21st Aug, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
  Lot 2119
 

2119

Circa 1950-60s Full Length Evening Dresses, comprising a green and pink brocade dress with pleated bust, button and tab detail with bow to the reverse; another in blue and pink floral brocade with silk pleated shoulder straps and flared skirt; silver brocade off the shoulder dress with a wrap style skirt; Mandell Couture green satin sleeveless dress, sequin and bead applique to the front and panels to the back; green chiffon sleeveless dress with drapes to the top of the arms, bead and sequin applique; Dorland green taffeta strapless dress (size 36); Ludlow green net style sheer dress with gathered bodice and skirt, and bolero; pink net dress with multi pleated bodice and velvet ribbon ties; blue net strapless dress over a white under dress; Brown Muffs of Bradford blue silk dress with pleated straps and bust (10)

Sold for £150
Estimated at £150 - £250


 

. Green and pink brocade dress - slight wear. Blue and pink dress - some rubbing and wear overall. Silver brocade dress - skirt panel has been unpicked, wear to the fabric and some discolouration. Mandell Couture green dress - rubbing to the satin and wear, bead losses. Green chiffon dress - slight staining under the arms, needs a couple of stitches to put the bodice fabric back in place, couple of tiny holes. Dorland dress - side seam has been restitched, fading and discolouration overall. Ludlow dress - straps repaired, repairs to the bolero, fading and wear. Pink net dress - some rubbing and wear, discolouration to the velvet and slight wear. Blue net dress - some slight staining and wear. Brown Muffs dress - rubbing and wear, alterations.

 


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