Three Geoffrey Beene Unfinished Studio Sample Dresses, 1990s

Three Studio Sample Evening Dresses in various stages of construction and which still feature hand-stitching, hand-tacking and pins. No Label. Attributed to Geoffrey Beene.

The First: Black crepe coat dress with hand basted seam demarcations and finishes, black button details, and pinned seams.
Label: No Label
Inventory No.: No inventory number

The Second: Multi toned red satin and panne velvet striped evening dress with hand basted seam demarcations and finishes, and asymmetrical back zipper.
Label: No Label
Inventory No.: No inventory number

The Third: Black jersey knit cross back evening dress with hand basted seam demarcations, black net and white organza center front panel, black and white striped knit accents, and center back zipper closure.
Label: No Label
Inventory No.: No inventory number

The First:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 17.25"
Waist: 16.5"
Hip: 18"
Shoulders: 15"
Length (underarm to hem): 41.5"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 24.5"

The Second:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 15"
Waist: 13.5"
Hip: 16"
Shoulders: 15"
Length (underarm to hem): 42.5"

The Third:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 12"
Waist: 12.5"
Hip: 16"
Length (underarm to hem): 23.5"

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