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GALLIMAUFRY = a medley; 'a wonderful
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Item Ref. 3523 An evocative item that would frame well. This unique item represents a small slice of social history. It is a hand-written early 18th century receipt made out by John Fearson for giving dancing lessons to four young ladies. Dancing was of course one of the major accomplishments that every young lady was expected to have. The text of the receipt reads: 'May 29th/ 1734/ recd of Jo Christ: Musgrave by yo hands of Sam Simpson ten pounds two shilling in full for teaching 4 young Ladyes sixteen weeks to Dance by me' and is then signed in a bolder hand 'John Fearson'. It is further inscribed on the reverse: 'Mr Fearson's Rect for Dancing May 29th /1734 £10 : 2 : 0. Price: £45 |
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Item Ref.
1178
MARION WRIGHT (American, fl. 1950s) This is the final pair of original fashion sketches in watercolour and pencil drawn in the 1950s by the New York designer, Marion Wright. One design is for a glamorous dress with a nutmeg chiffon trim and a silk rose just perfect for the bride's mother; the other is for an understated but classic dress with a plunging neckline. Marion Wright worked in a boutique on East 50th Street, New York. She advertised her particular style as one of "elegant simplicity ... with a true consideration for wearability". The sketches are unframed. Sizes: 11 x 83/8" (280
x 213mm) ; 11 x 83/8" (279 x 213mm) Price: £55
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This is a really hilarious little piece depicting two gentlemen, one of them rather red-faced, in a tight embrace with each other. Both are most elegantly attired in tail-coats and breeches and have fantastic hair-styles. For some odd reason one of them appears to be holding two spoons. The drawing is worked in pen, ink and watercolour and is inscribed at length on the reverse in German. It has a card mount with watercolour rules and is set in a giltwood frame which is glazed on the reverse on reveal the inscription. There is a professional repair to the bottom right hand corner but otherwise the condition is fine. Framed Size: 6½ x 6¾" (164 x 170mm) Price: £300
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Item Ref.
1250
This cute little nineteenth century pin cushion has been hand-made in the shape of a jockey's cap with a peak. It is in excellent condition with just a touch of wear on the base. Size: 13/4" (45mm) max. length Price: £75 |
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Item Ref.
1176
MARION WRIGHT (American, fl. 1950s) This is a second classic pair of original fashion sketches in watercolour and pencil drawn in the 1950s by the New York designer, Marion Wright. One design is for a colourful swishy dress just perfect for a trip to the theatre; the other is for a quietly elegant day dress to be made up in silk linen trimmed with stain. Marion Wright worked in a boutique on East 50th Street, New York. She advertised her particular style as one of "elegant simplicity ... with a true consideration for wearability". The sketches are unframed. Sizes: 11 x 83/8" (278 x
213mm) ; 10 x 7" (253 x 178mm) Price: £55
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Item Ref.
3453a
This is an early nineteenth century patchwork pin cushion in the form of a star made from coloured silks with a red velvet centrepiece. It retains some of the original steel pins. Traditionally these small pin cushions were made by young ladies using remnants of their own dress fabrics and would often become a memento of a favourite gown or one made for a special occasion. The piece is a little dust-soiled but free of holes or other damage. Size: 33/8" (86mm) max. Price: £55 |
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Item Ref.
3453d
This is a star-shaped patchwork pin cushion. It's another early 19th century example and features silk fabrics in earth colours of taupe, brown, green and ivory. The ivory silk has perished on both centrepieces and on a couple of the points on one side. This in itself is interesting as it reveals the card base that was used by the young seamstress to shape the piece. Fortunately the contents of the cushion are intact and the pincushion remains firm and in good overall shape. Size: 17/8" (48mm) max. Price: £35 |
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3453e
This is a charming little hexagonal pin cushion made from a selection of fabrics from a young lady's day dresses. One side features pinks and greens whilst the other features a strong red and a lovely grey sprigged with red. The original steel pins remain round the edges. One side of this cushion is in good condition but one of the fabrics on the reverse side has virtually disappeared revealing the card base. There are also three small holes visible on the patterned fabric. The pin cushion is none the less charming though! Size: 21/2" (65mm) max. Price: £30 |
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Item Ref.
1544
Bilbille & Co., 1908-1934 A sample book with approx. 100 pages holding approx. 650 original fabric samples from Bilbille & Co., Paris dating mostly from 1933 and 1934 but with a third of them from 1908 to 1910. The fabrics include linens, silks, shot taffetas, moires, velvets, watered silks, artificial silks, crepe satins, tweeds, rayons, and raw silks in glorious colours and patterns. Even spun rayon and goat hair! There are checks, tartans, stripes, spots, pinstripes, sprigs etc. The swatches vary in size averaging 3 x 4" and are pasted on to one side of lightweight paper, max. 8 to a page with company reference numbers stamped above the later samples. Interleaved with 16 sales letters from Bilbille detailing the composition of the fabrics, which are tipped to be the season's favourite, and which fashion houses have already adopted certain fabrics for their season's couture. Mostly in good condition though a small proportion of samples are soiled
or creased. The background paper has browned and chipped round the edges
and is brittle. The majority of the fabrics are still fresh and bright.
A computer-produced label on the outside of the binder gives the provenance
as R.G.S. (H) Ltd, an old Yorkshire mill. Price: £500 |
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Item Ref.
2386
THE PIG WITH THE CURLY TAIL! This is a curious little painted metal model of a pig with a curly tail. It has some age to it and may have been used as a counter ornament in a butcher's shop. He stands just 2¾" high by 3¾". Price: £45 |
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Cynthia
McKinley
Wigs on the Green Fine Art, York Tel. +44 (0)1904 794711 Mobile: 07962 257915 Email: enquiries@wigsonthegreen.co.uk |
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