20th Nov, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Circa 1920s Ladies' Silk Day Dresses, comprising a pale lime-green silk short sleeve dress with cream silk sailor-style collar, large stylised cream buttons to the shoulders, sleeves, side of the dress and two patch pockets to the front; a cream silk sleeveless dress, V-neckline and button fastening, pleated skirt and matching belt; red Celanese Locknit long-sleeved dress with V-neckline, 'diamond' folded and textured collar, cuffs and hem, smocked drop waist, belt and neckties; brown, yellow and orange silk type long sleeve dress with collar, V-neckline, shaped cuffs, panelled detail to the front and waist ties (4)
Sold for £190
Estimated at £150 - £250
Lime dress - one button missing, slight fading and wear. Cream dress - slight wear overall. Red dress - some fading and slight wear. Striped dress - slight wear overall.
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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 20th Nov, 2021
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