Beschreibung:

Clothing. A black evening gown, John Varon, 1970s, full-length black taffeta evening gown, black lace bodice and long sleeves gathered at elbow, wide cuffs each with 3 small press stud fasteners, lined with satin, rear zip fastener, some small spotted marks to rear and a few associated tiny holes, bust 81cm (32ins), waist 71cm (28ins), sleeves 94cm (37ins), length 145cm (57ins), together with a collection of other 20th century garments, including: a 1950s cotton summer dress, in 2 shades of grey and white, with fitted bodice and short sleeves, and a gathered tiered skirt with 2 wide bands of broderie anglais; a blue linen short-sleeved knee-length coat by Marcel Fenez, with Peter Pan collar, size 14; a 1970s black velvet three-quarter length dress labelled 'Polly Peck by Sybil Zelker', with gold patterned skirt and long chiffon sleeves; a full-skirted pink organdy evening gown, Christian Dior 1950s, ruched bodice with straps, embellished with wool embroidery, bugle beads, and diamanté, some beads missing, hem shortened and left raw, woven label 'Christian Dior, Made in England by C.D. Models (London) Ltd.'; a 1950s cream lace sleeveless blouse with organza shawl collar, with woven labels 'Harvey Nichols of Knightsbridge' and 'Golden Rose Made in Switzerland'; an Edwardian white fine lawn blouse, embellished with tucks and front insert panel of lace and embroidery, 1 or 2 repairs; and a Del Mar cream linen trouser suit, various sizes and condition (Qty: 16) Provenance: From a large private estate.