Clothing & Textiles
The Clothing & Textiles Department is happy to host annual sales dedicated to the impressive clothing collections entrusted to Busby.
After training at London College of Fashion, Mimi Francis has been responsible for researching and caring for collections across London as a historical fashion archivist, working with textiles of historical and cultural importance. Specialising in historical clothing and 20th century couture, Mimi now acts as a cataloguer and valuer for the department.
Mimi can be contacted by calling 01308 420100 or emailing [email protected].
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A Bill Gibb of London evening dress, size 12, some buttons require replacing
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about Lot 879
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A Christian Dior Haute Couture heavy beaded black evening gown with tassel and lace detail, approx. size 8
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about Lot 752
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A bespoke 1920s multi colour lame and fur opera coat with brown velvet lining, with mink shawl collar and cuffs, bears label for 'The Misses Wilson, 51 Grosvenor street, London' A similar coat by the maker can be seen in the V&A, accession no. T.1637:1-2017
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about Lot 776
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A 1920's green silk and gold metallic embroidered thread flapper dress with attached tie belt comprising blown glass droplet beads, satin glass beads, foiled beads and green silk tassels, bottom edge silk lined, approx. 36" bust measurement, approx. 41" from shoulder to hem (in need of some restoration)
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about Lot 770
