Collection of Three Vintage Pieces; Two Shawls and One Paisley Shawl Robe, 1870-1930

This lot includes three pieces.

THE FIRST
Red paisley wool robe made from a scarf with Peter Pan collar, pleated front neck closure, set in sleeves, front right patch pocket, and lined in black cotton broad cloth.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 18"
Chest: 56"
Waist: 60"
Hips: 66"
Length (underarm to hem): 43"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33"

THE SECOND
Ivory and multi-hued floral and Asian themed embroidered silk shawl with crocheted net fringe.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Length (without fringe): 60"
Width (without fringe): 60"

THE THIRD
Ivory handmade net 1920's scarf embellished with overlapped geometric diamonds of flat silver metal threads.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 90"
Width: 24"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good though the back has some small holes in the black wool and the hemline is has become mostly undone along with the front right edge.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good structurally though the shawl is heavily soiled throughout. The fringe, and silk body all appear fully intact with some loose embroidery threads.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good with some of the edging loose in various areas and some discoloration on the metal threads most noticeably on the longer length fold line and a couple of fold lines along the width. The scarf doesn't seem to have any major holes in the netting.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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Collection of Three Vintage Pieces; Two Shawls and One Paisley Shawl Robe, 1870-1930

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