Two Dress & Coat Ensembles, 1960s

THE FIRST
Cropped jacket in light blue & gold metallic brocade. Round neckline with small stand collar. Bracelet-length sleeves. Concealed snap button closures at front with rhinestone & metal decorative buttons. Fully lined.

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

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.5“
Chest: 37“
Waist: 34"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 19.5“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 27“

THE SECOND
Sleeveless sheath dress in light blue & gold metallic brocade. Round collarless neckline with slit at front. Ankle-length A-line skirt. Concealed zipper closure at back. Fully lined.

Label: Unlabeled
Size Label: Unmarked
Date: Mid-to-Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: Unmarked

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16.5“
Chest: 36“
Waist: 30“
Hips: 40“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 57“

THE THIRD
Midi-length A-line coat in baby pink jacquard. Nehru collar. Three-quarter length sleeves; light padding at shoulders. Double breasted button closures at front with fabric-covered ball buttons. Two in-seam pockets at sides. Fully lined.

Label: Filene's
Size Label: 6
Date: Mid-to-late 20th Century
Country of Origin: USA

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15“
Chest: 36“
Waist: 38“
Hips: 46“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 51.5“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 25“

THE FOURTH
Sleeveless A-line dress in baby pink jacquard. Wide V neckline at front; deep scoop neckline at back. Empire waist. Slits at side seams at the hem, to about knee height. Zipper closure at back. Fully lined.

Label: Filene's
Size Label: 6
Date: Mid-to-late 20th Century
Country of Origin: USA

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.5“
Chest: 33“
Waist: 25“
Hips: 35“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 50"

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. Some discoloration in lining, concentrated at underarms and around interior neckline. Minor thread pulls scattered around shoulders & collar.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good. Moderate discoloration in lining; concentrated around neckline, armholes, upper bodice, and around waistline. A few minor thread pulls scattered throughout exterior fabric.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is fair to good. Minor discoloration around hemline and interior of collar. Faint discoloration/water marks at front & back of coat, around knee height.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is good. Faint discoloration/water marks at front & back of dress, around the hem. Some fraying/raw edges at interior, near bust.

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Tanner Branson

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

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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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