Collection of Ten American-Made Embroidery Samples, 1960-90s

These embroidery samples were discovered in the Geoffrey Beene Archive.

The first is a curved edge of chinelle thread embroidery with gold square sequins, rhinestones, gold braid and blue jewel sequins. Label: Originals by Gay Creations Incporporated / 519 Eigth Avenue New York, N.Y. / LO 4-3370-1-2-3

The second is of pink plastic triangles, plastic faceted jewels and glass beads. Label: Creators / 575 8th Ave NYC

The third is with pink and white sequins on cream fabric. Label: Miss Anea / 2 W. 47th St. / New York 36, N.Y. / JU 2-373

The fourth s a striped example of straw or wood-backed sequins, wood beads and rhinestones. Label: La Gene Embroidery Inc. / Original Creators of Gang Die Nailheads / Machine Embroideries - Mending Appliques-Novelties / 225 West 39th St. New York

The fifth is of thin, thick and metallic thread, sequins and beads. Label: George Kaplan MFG Co., INC / 48 West 37th St / New York

The sixth is made of padded gold flower petals surrounded by gold beads and chains with gold faceted jewels and gold braid. Label: Brody Embroidery Co. / 241 West 86th St / New York 18 NY

The seventh is red wool with red thread and cord embroidery. Label: Metropolitan-Keller Embroidery, Inc. / 270 West 38th Street / New York, N.Y. 10018

The eighth is made of silver and irridescent sequins. Label: Originals by Gay Creations Incporporated / 519 Eigth Avenue New York, N.Y. / LO 4-3370-1-2-3

The ninth is made of thin, thic and metallic thread with rhinestones and sequins. Label: George Kaplan MFG Co., INC / 48 West 37th St / New York

The tenth is made of pink and clear plastic teardrop sequins with pink and silver beads and faceted jewels. Paper label: M. 7111

Measurements of each sample are approximately 12" x 12".

The Geoffrey Beene Archive

Condition:
Overall condition of all embroidery samples is very 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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Collection of Ten American-Made Embroidery Samples, 1960-90s

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