Bidspirit auction | A Three-Piece Carol Horn Workshop


A Three-Piece Carol Horn Workshop Embroidered Velvet Elephant Ensemble - This three-piece ensemble, attributed to Carol Horn Workshop, consists of an open-front vest, elastic-waist drawstring shorts, and a structured pillbox-style hat. The set is crafted from black cotton velvet and features heavy embellishment including multi-colored embroidery, metallic gold-tone threads, and sequins. Decorative motifs include caparisoned elephants, floral patterns, and intricate scrollwork in shades of blue, pink, yellow, and gold. Interior labels identify the manufacturer as Rico International and specify the items are 100 percent cotton and made in Thailand. The vest features a large circular medallion on the back containing a sequined elephant, with two additional elephants on the front panels. The shorts include an elastic waistband with a drawstring and matching embroidered motifs. The hat is a structured pillbox style with a star motif on the crown and elephant figures around the perimeter. **Mannequins are for display only and not included** Vest width: 20 inches Vest length: 20 inches Shorts width: 21 inches Shorts length: 23 inches The ensemble is in fair to good condition. Visible signs of wear include minor sequin loss, some loose threads, and light fraying around the embroidered accents. The velvet shows typical light wear consistent with age and use.