Two Dresses, 1940-1980s

The first is a 1940s black silk crepe dress with glass beads and rhinestone embellishments on collar and hip pockets. The dress has a full skirt that is gathered at the hips and a left side zipper closure.
No size label

The second is a 1980s black rayon crepe dress with front scoop neck, raglan sleeves gathered into front bodice, gathers and draping at the hips, a deep V-neckline at the back with fabric bustle, and center back zipper closure.
Label: Destinee
Size Label: 6

Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
1940s
Chest: 17"
Waist: 13"
Shoulders: 14.75"
Hips: 19"
Length (underarm to hem): 38"
Sleeve (shoulder to opening): 5.75"

Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
1980s
Chest: 18.25"
Waist: 13"
Shoulders: 18"
Hips: 17"
Length (underarm to hem): 35.75"
Sleeve (shoulder to opening): 3.5"

Condition:

1940s
The overall condition is good.

1980s
The overall condition is good.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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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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Two Dresses, 1940-1980s

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