22nd Nov, 2024 10:30 GMT/BST

Fashion, Costume and Textiles

 
Lot 2172
 


Lot 2172 - Late 19th Century Bathing Costumes comprising...
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Late 19th Century Bathing Costumes comprising a three piece suit of a fitted long sleeve bodice in indigo blue cotton with a central modestyl panel of navy and white wide stripes flanked by buttons, pleated detail to the shaped hem at the back, a matching skirt with single pocket, gathered waist with fixed waist band and a matching pannier style top skirt with four draped and gathered panels,
another similar in navy and pale blue striped cotton comprising a fitted long sleeve bodice with button fastening to the front, lace trimmed cuffs, stand up collar to the round neck and long skirt with three tier pleated hem, gathered and draped pannier style mount top skirt,
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Sold for £750
Estimated at £200 - £300


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Dark blue/pale blue two piece - jacket is generally lightly discoloured overall.  Small patch under one arm.  There is a seam partly open to the back and a couple of splits to the inverted pleat on the reverse.  Some brown spotting next to the buttons.  The skirt has some staining to the front panel, lace trim has split and worn, alterations to the seams, fading to both pieces.
Blue and white striped three piece - Jacket has mixed buttons, striped modesty panel to the front could be a later addition.  Stitched repairs to the bodice and additional stitches to the sleeves, fading and wear overall.    Detachable peplum has later smocking and gathering, some markes and wear overall.  The skirt is discoloured and shows some staining and wear.

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Auction: Fashion, Costume and Textiles, 22nd Nov, 2024

An exciting sale comprising some wonderful consignments from around the UK, including:

Lots 2035-2054: from the Collection of Peta Smyth, who recently closed the doors of her Pimlico, London shop from which she had been trading for over 40 years, selling early tapestries, silks and passementerie etc.

Lots 2081-2088: from the Shawl Collection of Helen Hoyte MBE, an expert on the Norwich shawl making industry and responsible for co-founding the Costume & Textile Association with Pamela Clabburn.

Lots 2193-2200: a Private Collection of Samplers.

Lots 2202-2275: from the Late Robert Bogdan, Barra Castle, Aberdeen, a fascinating gentleman who inherited a wealth of textiles and costume from earlier generations.

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