Adolfo, Two Ensembles

THE FIRST
Long sleeve blouse in red & black printed silk jacquard. Lavaliere collar. Full length sleeves with single button shirt cuffs. Button closures at front. Unlined.

Label: Adolfo
Size Label: Unmarked
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: USA

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15“
Chest: 41“
Waist: 40“
Hips: 43“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 25“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31“

THE SECOND
Pleated wrap skirt in red and black printed silk jacquard. Knee length. Knife pleats at back. Double breasted button closures at front with gold-tone metal buttons. Unlined.

Label: Adolfo
Size Label: Unmarked
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: USA

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 29“
Hips: 42“
Length (side waist band to hem): 30“

THE THIRD
Cardigan jacket in red bouclé knit with decorative braided seams throughout exterior. Some stretch content. Stand collar. Light padding at shoulders. Full length sleeves with decorative buttons at both sleeve hems. Button closures at front with gold-tone metal buttons. Unlined.
With removable belt in red bouclé knit with a gold-tone metal buckle.

Label: Adolfo
Size Label: Unmarked
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: USA

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.5“
Chest: 36“
Waist: 33“
Hips: 37“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 29“
Belt: 36.5" x 1.5"

THE FOURTH
A-line faux-wrap skirt in red bouclé knit red bouclé knit with decorative braided seams throughout exterior. Some stretch content. Knee-length. Elasticated waistband. Two decorative buttons at front, near waistband. Unlined.

Label: Adolfo
Size Label: Unmarked
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: USA

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 26-32“
Hips: 38-46“
Length (side waist band to hem): 29“

Proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit The Girl Scouts of Greater New York in Memory of Mary Phipps.

From the Collection of Mary Stone Phipps

This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good to very good. Faint residue mark at back of bodice. Minor signs of wear around interior of cuffs and interior neckline.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good. Missing two buttons at front of skirt. Signs of stress/wear to seams at back of skirt, near seat. A few faint residue marks to front of skirt.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good. Minor finish loss throughout metal buttons. Minor discoloration throughout contrasting thread at exterior.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good. Minor discoloration throughout contrasting thread at exterior.

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Tanner Branson

Associate Vice President, Head of Department, Luxury Handbags & Couture

[email protected]312 280 1212

Tanner Branson joined Freeman’s in 2022 where he provides streamlined services for couture clients evaluating and appraising luxury handbags and luxury goods. Mr. Branson brings over a decade of experience in the luxury market working for brands such as The Row and Brunello Cucinelli. He has also collaborated with celebrity clients to curate personal and public wardrobes and done commercial and editorial styling work for print and digital publications internationally. At Freeman’s Mr. Branson combines his endless passion for fashion history and luxury goods with his educational background. He has a BA in Fashion Business from Columbia College. Mr. Branson is affiliated with various auxiliary boards including the Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum. Mr. Branson also appears on the top-rated PBS television program Antiques Roadshow.

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