Four Geoffrey Beene Items: Three Jackets & One Top, 1990s

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THE FIRST
Black transparent fabric long sleeve jacket that appears to be a cotton blend but content is not listed. Light shoulder pad with a four button closure at the center front, the buttons are clear plastic and edged in black, two faux pockets at the hip.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Size Label: Removed
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 40"
Waist: 40"
Hips: 42"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 30"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31"

THE SECOND
Light blue raw silk jacket that is trimmed and edged in stiffened tulle, stand collar and oversized three quarter length sleeves. The jacket has two slits at either side that provide access to garment that would have been worn underneath.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Size Label: Removed
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 27"
Chest: 52"
Waist: 54"
Hips: 54"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 31"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 27.5"

THE THIRD
Black organza fabric jacket with primary color umbrella embroidery design, open front with no closure.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Retail Label: Saks Fifth Avenue
Size Label: 6
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 44"
Waist: 44"
Hips: 45"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 27"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 27"

THE FOURTH
Cream transparent fabric top, content has been removed but appears to be a silk blend, long sleeve with single button cuff, mandarin collar, oversized vertical pocket at the chest.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Retail Label: Saks Fifth Avenue
Size Label: Removed
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17"
Chest: 46"
Waist: 46"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 22.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30"

Property from the Estate of Vectra Orkin Barnette, Atlanta, Georgia

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with no issues.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good with no issues

THE THIRD
The overall condition is in good condition with a small brown spot on one of the umbrellas.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good with no issues

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