Description:
Four Marimekko Garments and Two Haitian Cotton Bedspreads
Cotton, cotton blend
Finland, mid-20th century
Marimekko includes a blouse and belt depicting rose vines on a black ground; a dress and belt with abstract curvilinear designs in orange and red with purple; a sleeveless dress with yellow and gold vertical stripes; and a dress with curvilinear forms and circles in fuchsia and blue on a deep yellow ground, all with Marimekko labels, various sizes; the Haitian cotton bedspreads woven in ecru and warm beige, knotted 5-inch fringe on three sides, 91 x 76 in. (not including fringe).
Estimate $500-725
Good condition. Sizes yellow strip 34 6; fushia and blue on yellow 36 8;
rose vine M; orange and red 42 14
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