20th Aug, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
H.R.H. Princess Mary, The Princess Royal, Countess of Harewood (1897-1965), circa 1930s pale pink bed cover embroidered to the centre with the Princess' monogram, the Yorkshire Rose and drawn thread work insertions, 160cm square; peach silk pillowcase with lace inserted petals and embroidery to the centre, bearing initials under a crown, lace trim, 55cm by 45cm; other items without monogram including a white cotton muslin cover with central square formed by drawn thread work and Ayrshire style embroidery to the centre and gathered trim, 90cm square; cream silk chiffon gathered pillowcase with lace trims, silk ribbon lacing, 40cm by 50cm (a.f.) (4)
Provenance: Harewood House, North Yorkshire
Sold for £180
Estimated at £200 - £300
Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 20th Aug, 2022
To include a range of collector’s items and fashion, antique, period and modern costume and world textiles, quilts, fine household linens, samplers, embroidery, sewing accessories and lace. The sale will also include a selection of Zandra Rhodes Dresses, a private collection of textiles with provenance from the 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma and thence by family descent, a collection of monogrammed bed linen and accessories for Princess Mary of Harewood House, West Yorkshire, and a collection of costume, textiles & ephemera from Castle Howard, North Yorkshire.
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Wednesday 17 August - Thursday 18 August 10am-4pm, Friday 19 August 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.
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