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Lot 10

Two Regional Embroidered Pieces: One Vest, One Jacket

Lot 10

Two Regional Embroidered Pieces: One Vest, One Jacket

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $300 - $500

Estimate$300 – $500

Status

Closed

Two Regional Embroidered Pieces: One Vest, One Jacket

This lot includes two embroidered pieces: one jacket and one vest.

THE FIRST
Gold, purple, and orange embroidered and beaded vest with scoop neckline and hook and eye front closure.
Label: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 12.5"
Chest: 27.5"
Waist: 33.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 15.5"

THE SECOND
Black woven jacket with mandarin collar, long flared sleeves, gold-tone embroidered detail throughout, and ball and loop front closure.
Label: Unlabeled
Size Label: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16.25"
Chest: 41"
Waist: 40"
Hips: 44.25"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 56"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 29"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good. There is a faint mark on the front right panel by the shoulder and down by the hem. On the back, there is slight discoloration along the center panel by the hem, along the center embroidered design, and on the back of the left sleeve. There are a few pulled threads along the bottom hem and along the front ball closures. On the interior, there is a small hole in the lining along the back neckline.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good. On the back, there is a pulled thread along the center back in the purple rectangular panel. There is also a faint mark right above it and a few on the left side on the purple rectangle. There is a missing gold thread on the top of the right shoulder. There is also faint soiling on the lining on the center back by the neckline.

Everything is sold 'As Is’. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional working condition photos, please email us with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Clients must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction.

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Please email couturecr@hindmanauctions.com for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.

Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

timothylong@hindmanauctions.com 312.334.4222

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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Fall Fashion & Accessories

Two Regional Embroidered Pieces: One Vest, One Jacket

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