20th Aug, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
19th Century Black Mourning Costume, comprising a black shoulder cape with black silk appliques; fine wool capelet with silk trim and zig zag hem; black figured silk bodice with long sleeves, black trims and net modesty panel; black silk overskirt with internal strings for bustle; a black silk full skirt with pleated detail to the hem and a similar black silk apron front; black silk underskirt and two others (8)
Sold for £120
Estimated at £150 - £250
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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