18th May, 2019 11:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
Lot 2148
 

2148

Circa 1970s Christian Dior London Costume, comprising a dark teal coloured chiffon suit with...

Circa 1970s Christian Dior London Costume, comprising a dark teal coloured chiffon suit with long sleeved bodice, round collar to the neck, woven with silver diamond/trellis design, plain teal pleated skirt, similar coloured velvet coat quilted with matching woven silver diamonds/trellis, single breasted with large patch pocket and matching turban hat, labelled Christian Dior Licence Chapeaux; a cream silk short sleeved long dress, with pleated hem, drawn thread work style detailing the bodice, matching short sleeve jacket woven with geometric shapes; a white long sleeved wedding dress, round collar to neck, trim to bust, train and trimmed hem, cummerbund and a Christian Dior Licence Chapeaux white silk head band appliquéd with floral paste stones, pearls, embroidered and net veil (3)

Sold for £100
Estimated at £120 - £180


 

White dress - brown stain down front and discolouration mainly to skirt, headdress - very lights spotting. Cream silk dress - very light staining under arms, couple of spots to front, jacket is ok. Velvet suit - very slight fading under arms, slight wear overall.

 


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

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