7th May, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
  Lot 2046
 

2046

Circa 1930s Blue Velvet Evening Dress, sleeveless and full length with an attached 'shawl' with...

Circa 1930s Blue Velvet Evening Dress, sleeveless and full length with an attached 'shawl' with a scalloped hem covering the top of the arms, a draped neckline and V-shape to the reverse; A Pink Silk Grosgrain Sleeveless Bodice, embroidered with floral motifs in coloured silk, with later smocked crepe straps and modesty panel; and A Gold Lamé Train woven with wheatheads and flowers, and silk chiffon to the reverse (3)

Sold for £170
Estimated at £200 - £300


 

Pink bodice- some staining under the arms and also to the lower part of the back. Some slight staining to crepe. Train- Couple of thread pulls and slight wear. Blue dress- damage to the zip area & small split next to this. Some of the appliqued velvet flowers are loose/faded. Possible alterations to front capelet & to the shaped seam under bust. Numerous small spotting to the front of the bodice & top of the skirt- See images

 


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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 7th May, 2021

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