Three Chanel Jackets, 1990s

This lot includes three jackets.

THE FIRST
Purple wool tweed fitted jacket with high collar, set in fitted long sleeves, front button closure, and handstitched detail. Fall 1993.
Label: Chanel / Boutique
Size Label: 38
Style/Serial No.: PO 2232

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.75"
Chest: 35.5"
Waist: 30.5"
Hips: 32.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 23.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32"

THE SECOND
Black wool double breasted jacket with wide shawl lapel, padded shoulders into long sleeves, front flap pockets, and front button closure.
Label: Chanel / Boutique
Size Label: 36
Style/Serial No.: 21339

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 35.25"
Waist: 29.5"
Hips: 38.7"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 27.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31"

THE THIRD
Black and grey polyester/cotton/nylon blend jacket with iridescent stitching, a notched shawl lapel, fitted long sleeves, and front button closure.
Label: Chanel
Size Label: 34
Style/Serial No.: P44322V32723

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 31.5"
Waist: 29.5"
Hips: 37.75"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31.5"

Property from the Estate of Jacqueline Leeds, New York, New York

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally though there are a few lose threads on the handstitched detail by the arm holes. There is a soiled spot in the lining in the center back as well as the left side mid-way down and there is also slight discoloration in the lining around the arm holes.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good though there are a few small spots on the left side of the lapel.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is a pulled thread around the right shoulder seam and by the cuff on the right sleeve. There is a small mark on the left sleeve on the front by the cuff as well as the front left panel by the button closure and there is a small hole in the lining around the left arm hole.

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Timothy Long

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Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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