Paul Poiret, Three Children's Garments, c.1920's

This lot includes three articles of antique children's clothing by Paul Poiret, catalogued from top to bottom, counter-clockwise.

THE FIRST
Child's beach dress/coverup, made of hand-woven silk toweling. Stripes near hem and woven design at neckline. Fringe trim at hem. Unlined.

Exhibited at the Musée Jacquemart-Andre, Poiret le Magnificent, Paris, 1879-1944, January-April 1974. #49 in catalogue.

Label: Unlabeled, attributed to Paul Poiret
Size Label: Unmarked
Date: 1920
Country of Origin: France

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 22.5“
Chest: 42“
Waist: 42“
Hips: 44“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 30"

THE SECOND
Child's sleeveless dress in sapphire blue plissé silk with white dots throughout. Created by Poiret for his daughter, Martine; hence the "M" stitched in the collar. Snap closures at shoulder seams. Thread belt loops at waist. Unlined.

Label: Unlabeled, attributed to Paul Poiret
Size Label: Unmarked
Date: 1922
Country of Origin: France

Approximate Measurements (variable due to pleating):
Shoulders: 14“
Chest: 36“
Waist: 36“
Hips: 38“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 27.5“

THE THIRD
Child's short-sleeve coat in deep midnight blue cotton lined in matching silk. Features all-over multicolor embroideries of flowers. Stand/fold-down collar. Fabric-covered ball buttons with embroidery embellishment.

Exhibited at the Musée Jacquemart-Andre, Poiret le Magnificent, Paris, 1879-1944, January-April 1974. #47 in catalogue.

Label: Paul Poiret a Paris
Size Label: Unmarked
Date: 1920
Country of Origin: France

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 10“
Chest: 36“
Waist: 40“
Hips: 42“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 15“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 11“

This lot is located in Chicago.

THE FIRST - Purchased on February 14, 2008 from Beaussant-Lefevre auction. Lot #72.

THE SECOND - Purchased on May 10th & 11th, 2008 from Drouot-Richelieu Auction, La Création en Liberté: Univers de Paul et Denise Poiret, 1905-1928. Lot #506.

THE THIRD - Purchased on May 10th & 11th, 2008 from Drouot-Richelieu Auction, La Création en Liberté: Univers de Paul et Denise Poiret, 1905-1928. Lot #461.