22nd Nov, 2024 10:30 GMT/BST
Fashion, Costume and Textiles
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Three Edwardian Two Piece Cotton Bathing Suits, comprising a turkey red example with short sleeves, round neck, button fastening to the waist, gathered skirt with white double trims to the neck, cuff, hem, matching bloomers with a gathered and drawstring waist, single white trim to the lower legs,
a similar suit in plum cotton with black cotton and trimmed sailor style collar, short sleeves, hook and eye fastening down the front, flared panelled skirt with black cotton trim and a pair of similar plum cotton bloomers with drawstring waist and cuffs to the lower leg,
a Swim Easy made by Myers MFG, Los Angeles, California black cotton suit with boat shaped neckline, with buttons to the corners, short sleeves, panelled skirt with buttoned waistband, white cotton trims and later black cotton bloomers
Sold for £130
Estimated at £150 - £250
Auction: Fashion, Costume and Textiles, 22nd Nov, 2024
An exciting sale comprising some wonderful consignments from around the UK, including:
Lots 2035-2054: from the Collection of Peta Smyth, who recently closed the doors of her Pimlico, London shop from which she had been trading for over 40 years, selling early tapestries, silks and passementerie etc.
Lots 2081-2088: from the Shawl Collection of Helen Hoyte MBE, an expert on the Norwich shawl making industry and responsible for co-founding the Costume & Textile Association with Pamela Clabburn.
Lots 2193-2200: a Private Collection of Samplers.
Lots 2202-2275: from the Late Robert Bogdan, Barra Castle, Aberdeen, a fascinating gentleman who inherited a wealth of textiles and costume from earlier generations.
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Tuesday 19th November - Wednesday 20th November 10am-4pm, Thursday 21st November 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 7.30am
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