20th Nov, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
19th Century Purple and Orange Printed Wool Dress, comprising fitted bodice with pleated detail and applied trims, long sleeves, full skirt; Another in blue wool printed with white and green flower heads, smocked detail to the waist, three-quarter length flared sleeves with two rows of gathered trims, full skirt (2)
Sold for £380
Estimated at £150 - £250
Orange and purple printed wool dress - very little wear overall. Couple of tiny holes to the front of one sleeve and near sleeve hole, very little brown mark to the bodice, most damage appears to be near the hem where there is fraying and general wear - see extra images. Lining relatively clean overall.
Blue dress - some small areas of rubbing to the wool underneath both arms. Slight wear/rubbing to the very bottom hem, brown spotting to the cream lining. See extra images.
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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 20th Nov, 2021
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