20th Nov, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
  Lot 2053
 

2053

Assorted 1950/60s Evening Wear, comprising a black fitted silk jacket with collar and buttons; black textured fitted jacket with collar and front pockets; Wayne Smith blue and black brocade jacket with shaped collar, elbow-length sleeves; bronzed and black woven jacket with light brown velvet Nehru collar and two buttons to the neck, three-quarter length sleeves; Carnegie Model blue sleeveless dress with drop waist, pleated skirt, white cotton appliques and white beads to the front; Acquer Model dark green full skirt with padded scalloped trim to the hem; Janet Cotton pink full skirt with black flocked velvet decoration (size 26); black reversible skirt with black and white check full skirt; four beaded evening tops labelled Len Edwards, Hong Kong Hand Beaded, Elizabeth Mai Casual Couture in pale pink, blue, cream and black (12)






(12)

Sold for £150
Estimated at £100 - £150


 

. Black jacket - 42" bust, one button missing, had insertions added to the front and back, cream lining is stained. Black textured jacket - 34", couple of light marks and wear to the fabric. Blue and black brocade jacket - unlined, some staining and wear, 42". Bronzed and black jacket - loose threads to the hem, overall wear to lining and fabric, 40" bust, button holes restitched. Carnegie Model dress - some beads missing, discolouration to the top of the bodice and white trims, 38" bust, slight wear overall. Acquer model skirt - 24" waist, stitched repairs to the waistband and top of the zip area, slight fading and wear. Janet Cotton skirt - several small splits to the back and slight wear. Black reversible skirt - 30" bust, slight wear overall. BEad tops - all have some bead and sequin losses,

 


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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 20th Nov, 2021

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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