Two Mary McFadden Skirt Suits, 1980-90s

This lot includes two two-piece skirt suits.

THE FIRST
Black quilted jacket with crew neckline, set in long sleeves, multicolored embroidered and beaded trim, with hook and eye front closure; paired with black silk skirt
Label: Mary McFadden
Size Label: Skirt, 8

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Shoulders: 13.5"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 32"
Hips: 38.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 26.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30.25"

SKIRT
Waist: 28"
Hips: 33.5"
Length (side waist band to hem): 40.25"

THE SECOND
Grey woven jacket with jewel neckline, set in long sleeves, purple and blue embroidered paisley pattern with sequins, and an open front closure; paired with a grey quilted skirt.
Jacket Label: Mary McFadden
Skirt Label: Unlabeled but accredited to Mary McFadden
Size Label: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Shoulders: 14.75"
Chest: 34.75"
Waist: 35"
Hips: 38.75"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 26.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30"

SKIRT
Waist: 27.5"
Hips: 32.25"
Length (side waist band to hem): 23.5"

Property from the Estate of an Elegant Lady, Texas

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good. On the jacket, there are a few loose threads along the hook and eye front closures and the hem, primarily on the front of the jacket. The skirt has no visible issues.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good. There is a small mark on the front right panel mid way down next to the open front and right above on the center of the right panel. In the lining, there is minor soiling around the armscyes and the back neckline. On the front (zipper on the left side) of the skirt, there is a small spot on the right side towards the hem and beside that next to the side seam.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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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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Two Mary McFadden Skirt Suits, 1980-90s

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