18th May, 2019 11:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
Lot 2146
 

2146

Circa 1950-70s Dresses, comprising an Emenson full length evening gown with sweetheart...

Circa 1950-70s Dresses, comprising an Emenson full length evening gown with sweetheart neckline, spaghetti straps, mounted in chiffon dyed to graduate from brown to red, with matching long red chiffon attached scarf; pink brocade full length dress with green flowers, sleeveless with pleated shoulder straps, inverted waistband and full skirt; yellow silk grosgrain sleeveless full length dress, with sequin and bead stomacher, pleated straps; 1950s wedding dress in ivory brocade depicting lily of the valley, long sleeves, central inverted pleat, pleated waistband with flower head corsages to the reverse, underskirt, floral headband and veil (boxed); later John Charles silver lurex long sleeve dress with tiered skirt (size 14); bright pink silk sleeveless full length dress and green chiffon stole (rail and three card boxes) (6)

Sold for £130
Estimated at £100 - £200


 

John Charles silver dress - couple of thread pulls. Emenson dress - stitched repairs to straps and chiffon splitting to bodice on back and also a repair to the area. Yellow dress - slight wear and some very light staining mainly to straps. Wedding dress- very slight staining under arms, otherwise ok. Brocade dress - staining under arms and fraying under one arm, slight wear. Others show signs of general wear.

 


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

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