18th Nov, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Assorted French Monogrammed Linen Hand Towels, comprising fourteen composite cream and red striped examples embroidered with the initials 'RD' or 'D', and three others simlar, one with original paper label 'Au Bon Marche, Paris', approximately 62cm by 92cm
(one box)
'RD' Reboul Destrigneville, amalgamation of the vendor's mothers maiden and married names, born 1919
'D' either Denise or Destrigneville, vendor's mothers maiden name, born 1919
Property of a lady and contents of her Paris apartment
Sold for £90
Estimated at £100 - £200
Some have been used and washed, others brand new
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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 18th Nov, 2022
Over 260 lots to include three fine private collections of rare antique costume and textiles. Also included is a range of collector’s and fashion items, quilts, dolls, fine household linens, samplers, embroidery, sewing accessories and lace, period and modern costume.
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