13th Feb, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Sold for £190
Estimated at £100 - £200
Black silk bodice - slight wear and rubbing overall, black lace is very faded. Black dress - belt missing, slight wear and one button missing. Black skirt - some of seams are loose, some repairs and loose threads to the embroidery. Black crepe dress - there are some marks to the bodice and buttons, a small hole to one arm, a label has been stitched in and then removed to the back, slight wear under the arms. Black coat - the lining is split in numerous places, especially to the top of the coat and also staining to the coat itself, the toggle appliqué is loose, appears to be general wear and rubbing overall. Black double breasted coat - the lining shows some wear, patched repair to the button hole, and there's been stitched repairs to the button area, slight wear.
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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 13th Feb, 2021
Costume, Accessories & Textiles
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