18th Aug, 2018 10:00 GMT/BST

Textiles Sale

 
Lot 2144
 

2144

Assorted 1960s and Later Cocktail Dresses and Coats, comprising a sleeveless black wool dress...

Assorted 1960s and Later Cocktail Dresses and Coats, comprising a sleeveless black wool dress with draped mount to the bust and similar to skirt (size 18); London Town brown velvet dress, with chiffon and rust silk trims to the neckline and cuffs (size 18); Devonshire Lady brown grosgrain style dress, with chiffon embroidered detailing to the scalloped edge neckline and later chiffon sleeves (size 16); coffee coloured lace jacket, with brown trim to the neckline and scalloped edges (size 16); black velvet knee length evening coat, shawl neck collar with fur trim, single button fastening, stylish cuffs; Robert Dorland black velvet sleeveless mini dress with pink, black and silver trim to the waist and collar (size 36); Wendy black cocktail dress, elbow length sleeves, satin bow to the front, pleated bodice, scoop neck (size 12); Susan Small brown lace mounted dress, sequin appliquŽs overall, long sleeves, chiffon cummerband with ruffle to side (size 14); Yvette Caron Paris black crepe sleeveless shift dress, with pleated detail running from bodice to skirt (size 12); Blanes black lace sleeveless shift dress, with chiffon mount to the bodice and green piping to the waist (size 12) (10)

Provenance:
Academy Costumes, London

Sold for £250
Estimated at £100 - £200


 

. Black wool draped dress - 44'' bust, slight wear under the sleeves, slight wear overall. London Town dress - some wear to the velvet. Devonshire Lady brown dress - stitches visible to the sleeve hole and slight wear. Lace jacket - slight wear. Black velvet coat - 36'' bust, replacement button, some marks to the velvet. Robert Dorland dress - rubbing/loose threads to the collar. Wendy dress - couple of tiny stitched repairs near the zip, slight wear. Susan Small dress - seam open 1 cm to one arm, numerous loose threads, couple splits to the lace and repairs around the neckline; Yvette Caron Paris dress - stitched repairs to the lining and slight wear.

 


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Auction: Textiles Sale, 18th Aug, 2018

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