Kerry Taylor Auctions
Lot 386
A Wolmershausen lady's riding habit, circa 1880, the printed trade label stating 'Military Tailor and Habit Maker, to Her Majesty, the Prince Regent and the Royal Family, 14 Curzon St', the streamlined short wool bodice edged in black braid, with domed silk buttons, short rear tails and matching side-saddle skirt, bust, 81cm, 32in, waist 61cm, 24in; together with a lightweight grey challis sports or walking suit for summer, early 1890s, double breasted with silk covered buttons, matching skirt, bust 81cm, 32in, waist 51cm, 20in (4)Provenance: Caroline Littlewood CONDITION REPORT: Navy 1880 habit is good condition, very fresh, slight wear to lining of skirt. Wear to inside waistband lining band, remains of inked name possibly Miss Marriot? Occasional speckling of small moth holes over skirt but not particularly noticeable or serious. There is a strange panel of cotton lining (presumably just for the seat area) which looks incomplete? Jacket is good, slight wear to cover on one button, missing lowest button, exterior generally is good, splits in places to lining, mainly neck, waist and underarm areas. Sports/walking suit it has lots of holes and wear, lovely shape but fair condition only. Jacket silk covering on one set of buttons are worn. Frayed areas on short left lapel, splitting at underarms, slight wear to silk covers on tail bottom, slight thinning centre back, slight moth damage below neck. Internally good as brown cotton lining. Skirt has scattering of moth damage generally on both sides.
