Three Dresses; One Printed Flower Dress, One White Dress, One Green Beaded Dress, 1920s*

This lot includes three dresses.

THE FIRST
Ecru windowpane and multi-hued floral print day dress with box neck, ruffled cuff full sleeves, and gathered full skirt.
Unlabeled
*The date of this dress remains uncertain as the overall silhouette and pattern suggest 1920s, but the construction suggests a later date.

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13.5"
Chest: 39"
Waist: 38.5"
Hips: 46"
Length (underarm to hem): 40.5"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 28"

THE SECOND
Tan, beige, and green silk chiffon and lace dress with green seed beads.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 12"
Chest: 31"
Waist: 26.5"
Hips: 38"
Length (underarm to hem): 44"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 17.5"

THE THIRD
Off-white gauze, net, and lace day dress with silk thread embroidered purple and pink flowers; paired with a bronze silk faille belt and rhinestone buckle.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
DRESS
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 32"
Waist: 22.5"
Hips: 34"
Length (underarm to hem): 38"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 31"

BELT
Length: 39"
Width: 4"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally however there is some fading of the blue printed areas as well as multiple orange spots throughout the dress. There is light wear noticeable at the hemline.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good structurally. The front beaded bodice panel has a loose thread at center front, the back beaded strips along the skirt have some darkened spots as well as the inner bodice under each arm. The green gathered sash at waist has come loose in the back due to a puled tack. The inner petticoat is extensively repaired, has many yellowing spots on the front and back, and has an split in the front lower hip area.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good structurally though there is some yellowing along the neckline, down each of the sleeves, and top of the skirt. There is a rust spot from the closure located along the center of the scalloped edge closure, a small hole in the back left skirt near waist, and several dark thread tacks around the waistline. The belt has a large spot of discoloration on one end and the rhinestone buckle is starting to become cloudy.

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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 Dresses; One Printed Flower Dress, One White Dress, One Green Beaded Dress, 1920s*

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