{"product_id":"vintage-lavender-ltd-court-dressmakers-82458","title":"Vintage Lavender Ltd Court Dressmakers Box | Dated 15th September 1954 | Original Sloane Street Packaging | Fashion Ephemera","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Lavender Ltd Court Dressmakers Box | Dated 15th September 1954 | Original Sloane Street Packaging | Fashion Ephemera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional original Lavender Ltd. presentation box complete with its original tissue paper and original postal label dated 15th September 1954.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original label identifies the sender as Lavender Ltd., Court Dressmakers and Milliners, of 191 \u0026amp; 192 Sloane Street, London SW1, with the parcel addressed to Mrs Glazebrook, Carnatic Road, Mossley Hill, Liverpool. The surviving postal label transforms this from simple packaging into a fascinating piece of British fashion and retail history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender Ltd. were renowned London court dressmakers and milliners, producing elegant garments and hats for society occasions and formal court presentation during the mid-twentieth century. Original packaging from specialist couture houses rarely survives, making this a wonderful collector's item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box still retains its original white tissue paper and string, preserving much of its original presentation. An ideal display piece for collectors of fashion history, vintage retail ephemera, couture memorabilia or shop display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Lavender Ltd. presentation box\u003cbr\u003e\nDated original postal label – 15 September 1954\u003cbr\u003e\nCourt Dressmakers and Milliners\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Sloane Street London address\u003cbr\u003e\nAddressed to original customer in Liverpool\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal tissue paper and string included\u003cbr\u003e\nWonderful provenance\u003cbr\u003e\nRare British couture retail packaging\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect for display or collecting\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength:\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth:\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight:\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box displays expected signs of age including foxing, marks, creasing, edge wear and areas of paper loss, particularly around the corners and side flaps. The original postal label has age-related staining but remains firmly attached and legible, while the original tissue paper is also present with age-related creasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Vintage Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56801154400642,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0333\/6765\/4537\/files\/pretty-vintage-boutique-vintage-lavender-ltd-court-dressmakers-box-dated-15th-september-1954-original-sloane-street-packaging-fashion-ephemera-vintage-lavender-ltd-court-dressmakers-box-dated-15th-september-1954-original-sloane-1251330480.jpg?v=1785257377","url":"https:\/\/prettyvintageboutique.co.uk\/products\/vintage-lavender-ltd-court-dressmakers-82458","provider":"Pretty Vintage Boutique ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}