Early 20th century, each a watercolor and graphite sketch, from the studio of Lucy "Lucile" Christiana Sutherland, later Lady Duff-Gordon (British,1863-1935), all signed "Lucile", mounted to paper board, unframed.

Each approximately 11 x 8 in.

From a Significant Boston Silver Collector

Lucy Duff-Gordon was a British couture fashion designer whose business became an early global fashion brand. After the end of her first marriage, she began working as a dressmaker from home to support herself and her child. In 1893, she opened Maison Lucile in London. By 1903, the business was incorporated as "Lucile Ltd” which served a wealthy clientele with salons opening in Paris and New York. In 1912, Lucy Duff-Gordon traveled to the United States on business in connection with her New York branch. She and her husband booked passage aboard the Titanic under an alias. When the ship began to sink, the couple and her assistant escaped on lifeboat No. 1, later facing allegations of bribing the crew not to rescue more survivors.

Toning and wear to the sheets.