12th Feb, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
  Lot 2060
 

2060

Circa 1940s and Later Ladies' Evening Wear, comprising Linzi plum floral halter neck dress (size 16); Dorland London black sleeveless long dress with red floral woven stripes; pale green satin type sleeveless dress printed with purple and blue flower heads overall, gathered long skirt; three brocade full length dresses in pale pink, purple, silver and green; short tailored grosgrain jacket printed with flower heads; three similar silk and other floral dressing robes, a pink wool dressing robe (a.f.), purple velvet robe (12)

Sold for £300
Estimated at £100 - £200


 

Floral jacket - 34" bust, some brown spotting - see images
Linzi Line dress - 38" bust, slight discolouration, buttons possibly replaced and open seam below buttons.
Pale green evening dress - 37" bust, some discolouration to the bodice and couple of lighter marks overall, splits around the side opening.
Pink dress - 36" bust - slight rubbing and wear.
Mauve and silver dress - has had fabric let in to the zip area, 41" bust, waist seam pulled and possibly stitched repairs.
Green and gold dress - 34" bust, slight fading to the shoulders and poss alterations.
Black and red dress - 37" bust, seam open to the waist at the back and slight wear, straps repaired.
Floral robe with flowers - 36" chest, tiny hole to the cuff and slight wear overall.
Floral zip robe - 38" chest, slight wear and discolouration.
Black and floral with peach trims - 42" chest, slight wear.
Purple velvet robe - 40" chest and rubbing to velvet.
Pink wool robe - 44" bust - several areas of small holes to the front and back, slight discolouration and wear.

 


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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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