Geoffrey Beene Items: Coat, Jumpsuit, Skirt Suit, 1990s

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THE FIRST
Red coat, content not listed feels like cashmere and wool, three quarter length sleeves with three button closure, two pockets at the front.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Retail Label: Saks Fifth Avenue
Size Label: Removed
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 21"
Chest: 46"
Waist: 46"
Hips: 46"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 30"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30"

THE SECOND
Black jumpsuit wool knit at the top and black silk at the bottton, crew neck and long sleeves, red silk rectangle design in the middle, belt loops, paired with a red silk belt.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Size Label: Removed
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16.5"
Chest: 32"
Waist: 26"
Hips: 32"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 55"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 28.5"

THE THRID - Suit
Black wool crepe fabric suit with long sleeves, rounded shoulders lightly padded, center front button entry that is covered, quilted geometric design with red and green silk ribbon ties. The skirt has a quilted yellow center piece and two slash pockets.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Size Label: Removed
Style/Serial No.: Not listed

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Shoulders: 18"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 31"
Hips: 36"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 29"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30"

SKIRT
Waist: 28"
Hips: 38"
Length: 21"

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

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good with pilling to the fabric throughout.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good with creasing on the belt and snags to the silk on the belt.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good with some light wear to the interior lining of the suit.

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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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Geoffrey Beene Items: Coat, Jumpsuit, Skirt Suit, 1990s

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