Stage Costume / Evening Wear: A collection of nine garments,...

Hammer

£170

Stage Costume / Evening Wear: A collection of nine garments, the majority in black or burgundy colours,
c. 1970s - c. 2010s,
including: a burgundy maxi dress, halter neck with beaded trim, under bust 30cm flat measurement; a black sequin gown, strapless, full length with ruffle detail, waist flat 33cm approximately; a black full length gown, 3/4 length sleeves, chiffon type skirts embellished with black sequins, waist flat approximately 37cm; a black strapless maxi dress/ skirt, with rhinestone detailing to front; a sheer black evening coat, trimmed with multi coloured sequins and with feather cuffs; a black sleeveless top, embellished with black and silver beads, press stud front, together with a matching belt and sheer blouse with beaded cuffs; a full length gown, long sleeved, embellished with black beads, waist flat 36cm approximately (9)

Cilla can be seen wearing the black full length gown with beaded embellishment during a performance of 'Living A Life of Love' on the 'Cilla' show. Cilla can also be seen wearing this dress in publicity images from the period.

Cilla can be seen wearing a burgundy coloured dress similar to the one included in this lot whilst performing 'Leaving on a Jet Plane' on the 'Cilla' show, 1976.

Condition: Burgundy dress - staining and marks to bodice, synthetic fabric.
Strapless gown - staining to underarms discolouration
Top and blouse - Good condition