Lot 32 , The Merry Widow: A rail with a purple and green dress, two similar dresses in green and brown and gold and

The Merry Widow: A rail with a purple and green dress, two similar dresses in green and brown and gold and orange, various black velvet and other dresses and a quantity of hooped petticoats, approx. 35 items.
Estimate £300-500



The Merry Widow, composed by Lehar, first performed in 1905. The Plot: Enchanting story of lost love: Danilo, forbidden by his father from marrying Hanna, left her with no choice but to marry an ancient banker who later left her his millions, and Danilo with no choice but to dally with the demi-mondaines of Maxim's.
Ordered by the Ambassador to marry her now she is widowed to save the country's debts, he refuses and a muddle over the Ambassador's wife and her lover only confuses the situation before Danilo, enraged with jealousy, finally confesses his enduring love for Hanna.



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Sold for £300