A cocktail dress of white muslin embroidered with self-coloured bugle beads, with a large stylised flower worked in coloured sequins on one hip, <I>mid 1920s</I>; another of ivory pleated chiffon, labelled <I>f.m. Made in Switzerland, 1950s, in original Fortnum & Mason box</I> (2) | Christie's

Sale 7569

Quilts, Costume & Textiles

London, South Kensington

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29 April 1997

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Lot 164

A cocktail dress of white muslin embroidered with self-coloured bugle beads, with a large stylised flower worked in coloured sequins on one hip, mid 1920s; another of ivory pleated chiffon, labelled f.m. Made in Switzerland, 1950s, in original Fortnum & Mason box (2)

Price realised

GBP 276

Estimate

GBP 25 - GBP 200

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A cocktail dress of white muslin embroidered with self-coloured bugle beads, with a large stylised flower worked in coloured sequins on one hip, mid 1920s; another of ivory pleated chiffon, labelled f.m. Made in Switzerland, 1950s, in original Fortnum & Mason box (2)
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