22nd Aug, 2020 10:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
Lot 2009
 

2009

Early 20th Century Evening Costume, comprising a pale blue crepe full length long sleeved...

Early 20th Century Evening Costume, comprising a pale blue crepe full length long sleeved dress; Gorgeous Model Styled by Kitty Copeland peach sleeveless dress of a-line shape with spaghetti straps, trimmed with peach coloured silk to the bodice; pale pink net short sleeved dress embroidered with large spots overall, ruffle trims to the shoulders and to four ovals appliqued to the skirt (size 38); caramel coloured sleeveless net dress with shoulder straps, with a paste set brooch, red silk waistband and zig zag stitching to the skirt; black grosgrain evening coat with elbow length sleeves, contrasting cream grosgrain printed with black spot and dash motifs to the collar, cuffs and buttons; Harry V Popper of London black grosgrain evening coat with elbow length sleeves, front pockets with button hole detailing (6)

Sold for £220
Estimated at £150 - £250


 

. Blue crepe dress - belt missing, loose threads, small hole to the sleeve seam, slight discolouration and fading. Peach dress - some pulling to the lace, holes towards the hem, slight discolouration. Pink net dress - thread pulls belt missing, stitched repair to waist, slight wear overall. Caramel dress - numerous holes overall to the net, slight discolouration and wear. Black grosgrain coat - waist seam coming loose in a couple of places, staining to some of the cream patterned mounts, general wear. Harry Popper coat - slight wear overall.

 


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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 22nd Aug, 2020

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