An extensive collection of vintage infant wear and domestic textiles, primarily dating from the mid-20th century. The lot features a full-length christening gown, hand-crocheted or knitted in a cream-coloured yarn, showcasing intricate openwork lace patterns throughout the skirt, sleeves, and yoke. Accompanying the gown are multiple hand-knitted baby cardigans and jackets featuring various traditional lace-stitch motifs and button fastenings. Headwear includes a cream cotton peaked sailor-style cap with an embroidered blue anchor and a blue and white checkered cotton bonnet with ribbon ties. The lot includes an original Patons & Baldwins (P&B Wools) knitting pattern leaflet, numbered 1085-6, titled Two 2-Ply Shetland Shawls. The textile portion of the collection includes several printed scarves, notably a souvenir scarf depicting the Amsterdam National Monument. Other designs include a red paisley patterned scarf, a pink floral damask-style scarf, and a red and white polka dot fabric with blue floral borders. Also included is a navy, black, and yellow striped wool scarf with fringed ends. Domestic linens consist of a white cloth with hand-embroidered red and blue floral motifs and a long woven runner featuring a geometric repeated pattern in orange and yellow.
Condition report:
The items appear to be in good vintage condition overall. The main christening gown is currently housed in a protective plastic cover. Some hand-knitted items show light age-related discolouration or creaming typical of vintage wool. The printed and woven textiles show heavy creasing consistent with long-term storage. No significant structural damage or large stains are immediately apparent, though minor scattered foxing or small storage marks may be present.
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