Beschreibung:

Dress. A appliquéd white muslin overdress, circa 1910, hand-stitched long white muslin gown, with embroidered and open-work floral and foliate appliqués in white, fitted bodice terminating in v-shaped waist at front, gathered shawl collar, narrow elbow-length sleeves with double ruffle cuff, lace trim to open-fronted skirt, bodice, sleeves, and scalloped hem, some holes and threadbare areas, occasional period darns, metal hook and eye fastenings to side opening, a few small marks, length 123 cm (48.5 ins), bust 76 cm (30 ins), waist 51 cm (29 ins), sleeves 36 cm (14 ins), together with a hand-made Edwardian two piece gown of turquoise grosgrain satin, comprising a fitted, boned bodice, with net under-sleeves from elbow, and collar with organza frill, collar and sleeves with velvet and lace floral appliqués embellished with beads and sequins, length 49.5 cm (19.5 ins), bust 76 cm (30 ins), waist 62 cm (24.5 ins), sleeves 63.5 cm (25 ins), and a long lined skirt with pocket, wide net frill to hem edged with cream satin ribbon, length 113 cm (44.5 ins), both with some marks and wear, plus six other early 20th century hand-made garments: a hand-stitched 1920s knee-length short-sleeved white dress of embroidered and openwork muslin, with tucks and lace inserts, and with a lace belt, some seams becoming unstitched; a 1920s short-sleeved embroidered cream muslin dress, with pointed collar and matching waist tie, one or two small holes; a 1930s long pale pink broderie anglais dress trimmed with lace, with cap sleeves, scalloped hem, and covered button fastenings to back (two buttons damaged), some tiny holes and a few stains (including to underarms); a large white broderie anglais jacket with long sleeves; and a long cream silk gown embellished with embroidery and beads, fabric perished and frayed in places; and a 1930s black chiffon coat with long sleeves, heavily embellished with a wide colourful border of seed beads and embroidery (Qty: 8)