13th Feb, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Sold for £220
Estimated at £100 - £150
. Net dress - Slight discolouring, couple of small holes and stains, majority of wear around the neckline. Edwardian dress - Split from the collar to the front of the dress, down about 4 or 5 inches, discolouration and staining overall to the lace inserts, some brown spotting overall, possibly stitched repairs to some of the inserts, some of the seams are loose, brown mark to the front of the skirt, stitched repairs to the waist, collar worn, split under one arm, other has slight staining and wear. Bloomers - Couple of small holes wear and damage around the elasticated waistband and some staining. Red dress - waistband has possibly been repaired in areas, some discolouration to the front of the dress, collar, under the arms, slight wear.
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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 13th Feb, 2021
Costume, Accessories & Textiles
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