12th Feb, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
  Lot 2053
 

2053

Edwardian Ladies' Costume, comprising a cream linen long sleeve dress with blue and white silk insertions to the sleeves, collar and piped seams, with covered button detailing; cream wool skirt with trellis pleating to the hem; cream silk wedding skirt and train with lace insertions, pleated detailing, cotton and lace hem; similar cream silk bodice with lace mount to the neck and lower sleeves, embroidered with spots, and pleated details (4)

Sold for £190
Estimated at £120 - £180


 

Cream linen dress with blue trims - 42" chest, 32" waist - buttons and tabs re-attached, Edwardian style couple of small holes to the front and back, couple of dirty marks to the lower skirt and hem, collar rubbed and worn.
Cream wool skirt - 23" waist, several small areas of wear to the front and back of the skirt and to the hem.
Silk bodice - 35" bust, couple of tiny stitched repairs, some wear and rubbing to the lace inserts, some discolouration to the bottom fastening on the reverse, slight wear overall.
Silk skirt - 25" waist, couple of holes and wear towards the hem, slightly discoloured, ribbon loose, had alterations/remains of old stitches near the hem, some wear to the silk overall.

 


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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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