Lot 129
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A short-sleeved high-waisted dress of ivory satin, overlaid with net embroidered with scattered rosettes, the hem embroidered with chenille and imitation pearls in the form of flowers and ears of corn, early 1820s with later alterations, with imitation orange blossom headdress
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A short-sleeved high-waisted dress of ivory satin, overlaid with net embroidered with scattered rosettes, the hem embroidered with chenille and imitation pearls in the form of flowers and ears of corn, early 1820s with later alterations, with imitation orange blossom headdress

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A short-sleeved high-waisted dress of ivory satin, overlaid with net embroidered with scattered rosettes, the hem embroidered with chenille and imitation pearls in the form of flowers and ears of corn, early 1820s with later alterations, with imitation orange blossom headdress
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Provenance
Margaret Buchanan (died 1825) who wore the dress at the court of King George IV. The dress has since always been in the possession of someone called Margaret and has been used on several occasions as a wedding dress.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

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