20th Nov, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
  Lot 2026
 

2026

Assorted Early 20th Century Dressing Gowns and Robes, comprising blue cotton robe printed with flower heads and fabric belt; Kurmaly's Ltd Mombasa green robe woven with flower heads with belt; black robe with circles in green, yellow and orange with belt; pale blue robe with floral sprigs and belt; Chinese purple brocade robe with quilted collar, another in cream, orange and gold with scalloped collar, another printed style robe, a quilted robe in burgundy with gilt embroidered dragons to the collar; black and pink reversible quilted robe with pink and black rope twist belt; pale pink robe with short sleeves, wide collar with gathered ruffles; mauve and brown house coat with bow details and collar (11)

Sold for £600
Estimated at £100 - £200


 

Blue cotton with floral design - couple of holes to the armhole and belt loop, some staining to the cuff and overall and some fading and wear, Kurmaly's robe - overall wear and some fading. Black robe with spots - slight wear and fading overall. Pale blue with flowers - large press stud added, possibly alteration around the collar, some fading and wear. Purple and gold brocade robe - some wear around the collar and slight wear and fading overall. Orange brocade robe - staining to the lining, some slight staining and wear to the outside. Printed robe - slight fading and wear. Quilted dragon robe - some fading and wear, rubbing to the fabric, some loose threads, slight staining to armholes inside. Black and pink robe - both armholes restitched inside, some wear, small/tiny hole to collar on back. Pink robe - both armholes repaired inside, some wear overall. House coat - stain by the buttons, quilted belt is rubbed, slight wear overall.

 


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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 20th Nov, 2021

The Costume, Accessories & Textiles Sales incorporate an extraordinary range of collector’s items and fashion from the 17th century to the present day. Quilts, dolls, teddy bears, fine household linens, samplers, embroidery, sewing accessories and lace sit alongside antique, period and modern costume and world textiles.  

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