12th Feb, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
  Lot 2028
 

2028

Late 19th Century Red Cotton Bathing Costumes, comprising a red cotton sleeveless 'playsuit' style example with a pinafore style top and button fastenings to the shoulders, low crotch and cropped legs, attached belt and bodice trimmed in white cotton, labelled 'Ycando' 'W'; another of similar style in red cotton with capped sleeves in red and white spotted cotton, spotted fabric also to the collar, button fastening to the front, low crotch, cropped legs edged in red and white striped cotton (2)

Sold for £190
Estimated at £200 - £300


 

The first playsuit costume with one tear to the leg which has been stitched up with white cotton. Some small areas of staining and fading to the neck. The other playsuit with faded polka dot panels and possible replacement buttons. A small hole and areas of loose stitching around the crotch.

 


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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 12th Feb, 2022

 

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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