Three Beaded, Rhinestone and Silk Thread Embellished Dresses, 1910-20s

This lot includes three dresses.

THE FIRST
Black silk chiffon sleeveless dress with drop waist and rhinestone embellishment on front and hemline.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.25"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 35.75"
Hips: 36"
Length (underarm to hem): 35"

THE SECOND
Antique Rose silk peau de soie and tan net evening dress with metallic thread, bead, and rhinestone embellishment along the neckline, armholes, and sleeve hems.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 50"
Waist: 45.5"
Hips: 55"
Length (underarm to hem): 45.5"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 18"

THE THIRD
Black silk faille dress with black bead and hand embroidered embellished neckline, sleeve hems, and over skirt hem.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 39.75"
Waist: 29"
Hips: 40"
Length (underarm to hem): 42"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 31"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good though there is a gap in the chiffon overlay edge stitching, and a pulled thread in the back left shoulder. The rhinestones are clear but aged.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is fair with extensive damage under each arm and splitting on the right side seam. There are also various spots throughout the dress and some minor bead loss on the top right shoulder. There is a small popped seam on the right top sleeve cap and the beads, rhinestones, and thread have discolored due to age.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good with some minor loose beads along the right sleeve cuff, missing beads on the back hem of the over skirt. There is a small hole on the back right armhole along the seam as well as a repair under the arm on the right sleeve. The front seam of the skirt is split below the snap closures about 5" and some white soiling is noticeable on the front right skirt near hem. One female snap part is missing on the left shoulder closure.

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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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Three Beaded, Rhinestone and Silk Thread Embellished Dresses, 1910-20s

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