12th Feb, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
  Lot 2043
 

2043

Circa 1920s Dresses, comprising a black floral and spotted cotton sleeveless drop waist dress with scoop neck and collar, patch pocket, black cotton insertions to the hem; black chiffon long sleeve dress with V-neckline, bead detail to the bodice and drawn thread detailing; black silk short sleeved drop waist dress with applique panel, embroidered with flower heads to the front and top of the skirt, red silk mount added near the hem; black sleeveless silk dress printed with flower heads, scoop neck, stitched detail to the waist (4)

Sold for £120
Estimated at £100 - £200


 

Black cotton dress - some discolouration, 34" bust. Black chiffon dress - 40" bust, some small thread pulls and areas of wear. Black short sleeved dress with embroidery - 40" bust, red silk split to the bodice and waist, some white marks under each arm, and sleevehole seams both open at the back, side seam open on the left, and slight wear. Black floral dress - 34" bust, some tiny holes near the sleeveholes and slight wear.

 


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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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