20th Aug, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Costume, Accessories & Textiles
2049
Early 20th Century Costume, comprising a white cotton lawn embroidered Edwardian long sleeved dress with round neck, similar white full length tiered skirt with floral embroidery, and a childs similar dress with elbow length sleeves, broderie anglais insertions to the waist with later under dress, white and pink cotton trimmed bamboo parasol; black lace stole and mourning veil; black silk apron with floral silk embroidery and lace trim; another with decorative bead applique trim and detail to the patch pocket; circa 1930s brown crepe and lace long sleeved evening dress with scooped neck (9)
Sold for £180
Estimated at £120 - £180
Parasol - some brown spotting marks to the white cotton mount. Floral embroidered white dress - alterations to the waist, light brown stain near the waist and many loose threads, very slight discolouration under one arm, slight wear overall. Childs dress - brown staining to the collar, lower bodice and near hem, later under dress included, slight wear overall. Tiered white skirt - some of the seams have pulled/re-stitched, seams for the tiers have pulled and some repairs, and some wear to the lower hem. Black floral lace square - faded and several small holes overall. Black lace shawl, several holes mainly near to the edges. Black silk apron with floral embroidery - lace trim faded in places. Beadwork apron - some slight bead loss. Brown dress - lace split around each sleeve hole, under the arms and to the back of the sleeves, to the shoulders and neckline, small areas of wear/damages to the lace in other areas.
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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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