The Fashion Archive Auction
Lot 257:
Description
Multi piece reproduction of the traditional women’s Rhodes outfit from Greece. This includes a white embroidered shirt with three quarter sleeves, a black pleated cotton dress, a red belt with fringe, a navy blue apron, and brown shin covers. The navy blue cotton apron ties around the waist and it features cross stitch embroidery of flowers in yellow and red. The shin guards are a brown suede with an elastic band on one end and decorative strings. The black cotton pleated sleeveless dress is pleated. It features cross stitch embroidery under the bust and along the neckline of flowers and birds. The embroidery is in red, green, and yellow which is also the same color as the ribbons at the bottom of the dress in horizontal bands. Another red ribbon along the waist and there are a few vertical red ribbons at the bottom. A red satin belt is featured with fringe along the ends. The last piece included is the white cotton embroidered dress shirt with cross stitch embroidery at the neckline in red, black, yellow, and green. The dress has a v neck and there is black trim applied with floral motifs on them. Red and black Greek key jacquard woven ribbon trim is on the cuffs of the sleeves and on the hem of the dress. There are light pleats at the waistband. The white dress has faint pink marks on the skirt alongside some toning on the shoulders, the shin guards have a few spots, and the rest of the items are in good condition. The shin guards are 7″x17″. The black dress, laid flat: Length: 40″, Shoulders: 12.5″, Bust: 19.5″, and Waist: 20″. The white shirt dress, laid flat: Length: 47.5″, Shoulders: 21″, Sleeves: 18.5″, Waist: 19.5″, and Bust: 20″. In house Flat Rate Shipping of $20 is a domestic shipping estimate for the first lot and includes insurance. We will gladly combine multiple lots for your convenience and economy. Each additional lot we can pack in the same box is $5-10 each.
Condition report:
Please note, antique clothing, over 100 years old, and some vintage clothing, may not be suitable wearing. Please consider all photos and descriptions prior to bidding. Please contact Dana Auctions directly with any questions. In House Shipping costs: typically, 1st Clothing Lot Ships for $20-$25, (Smaller Accessories 1st Lot, $10-15), $5 each additional lots are $5-10.
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