Three Unframed Fashion Sketches by Veronica Papworth, stamped and dated to the reverse 1972 and...

Three Unframed Fashion Sketches by Veronica Papworth, stamped and dated to the reverse 1972 and 1973, with pencil marks around the margins; Seven Handmade Christmas Cards by Norman Hartnell, mounted with beads and jewelled stones sent to Veronica, dating from 1968, all handwritten inside; Framed Fragment of a Dress Worn by Queen Elizabeth II, green velvet leaves edged with beads on a very pale green silk, bearing Norman Hartnell's signature; one volume Silver and Gold by Norman Hartnell, with dust wrapper, signed 'to Veronica Papworth from Norman Hartnell (12)

Veronica 'Vee' Papworth (1913-1992) was born in North London, and from the age of 17 began working by illustrating gentlemen's clothes in catalogues. In 1946 she jointed The Star illustrating and commentating on women's fashions, leading on to discuss beauty, fitness and how to run a home etc. By the late 1950s she was employed by the Sunday Express to write her own column, which she wrote about numerous subjects, incorporating her stylish fashion drawings.