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Lot 147

Three Geoffrey Beene Ensembles, 1988

A duplicate of the ensemble on the left was donated by Geoffrey Beene to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in 2001. The accession number to that dress is 2001.393.77a, b.

The ensemble on the right features in a photograph by Jack Deutsch on page 175 of the 2005 book 'Beene by Beene.

The First: Multi-patterned dress and vest with flora emboridery on vest front.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Retail label: $7,270
Inventory No.: 1125

The Second: Sleeveless dress of black reemboridered lace and net worn with a vest of blue silk taffefta and black lace.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Inventory No.: 1980

The Third: Dress with vest of ivory lace trimmed with gray and white shirting fabric with floral aplique.
Label: Geoffrey Beene New York
Inventory No.: 1130

The First:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Dress:
Chest: 17"
Waist: 15"
Hip: 22"
Shoulders: 16"
Length (underarm to hem): 31"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 23"

Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Vest:
Chest: 17"
Waist: 16.5"
Shoulders: 10"
Length (underarm to hem): 6.5"

The Second:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Dress:
Chest: 15.5"
Waist: 12"
Hip: 20"
Shoulders: 18"
Length (underarm to hem): 26"

Measurements Across Front:
Vest:
Chest: 17.5"
Waist: 18"
Shoulders: 11"
Length (underarm to hem): 8.5"

The Third:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Dress
Chest: 15.5"
Waist: 14.5"
Hip: 25"
Shoulders: 17"
Length (underarm to hem): 32"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 21"

Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Vest:
Chest: 18"
Waist: 17.5"
Shoulders: 10"
Length (underarm to hem): 6.5"

The Geoffrey Beene Archive

Condition:
The First:
Overall condition is very good with a few pop stitches under each arm.

The Second:
Overall condition is excellent.

The Third:
Overall condition is very good with some loose stitches on bow at center back inner neckline.

The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. As everything is sold 'as is', we suggest that you request a more detailed condition report and additional photo. This can be obtained via the INQUIRE button or by email at [email protected]. Condition is a matter of opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

[email protected]312.334.4222

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.

Michael Hall

Cataloguer, Couture & Luxury Accessories

[email protected]312 280 1212

Beatrice Levine

Account Executive

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Property from the Geoffrey Beene Archive: Clothes that Care

Three Geoffrey Beene Ensembles, 1988

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