18th May, 2019 11:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
Lot 2110
 

2110

Circa 1920s Day Dresses, comprising a geometric print red and cream cotton dress, with upturned 3/4

Circa 1920s Day Dresses, comprising a geometric print red and cream cotton dress, with upturned 3/4 length sleeves and contrasting collar with ties; an ivory silk sleeveless dress, with single patch pocket and minimalists pleats to skirt; a cream silk sleeveless dress, embroidered with Chinese dragons to the chest, skirt and reverse; and a peach and blue floral silk chiffon sleeveless dress, printed with large blue flowerheads (4)

Sold for £320
Estimated at £100 - £200


 

Chiffon dress - split to modesty panel, couple of pin prick sized holes, later hem which has a couple of tears. Chinese cream silk dress - possible repair to drop waist band, slight wear overall. Cream silk dress - pink mark to back and slight yellowing under neckline, hole to one sleevehole, belt loop added to one side, couple of pin prick sized holes to top of skirt on back, slight wear. Red patterned dress - stitched repairs to under arms where belt attached and skirt, slight discolouration mainly to collar, slight wear overall.

 


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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 18th May, 2019

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