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Lot 22

Three Dresses, Two Black, One Floral Print, 1930s-50s

Three Dresses, Two Black, One Floral Print, 1930s-50s

This lot includes three dresses.

THE FIRST
Black net lace and bias-cut satin mermaid dress with stand collar, circular frog closures, long sleeves, and left side closure.
Unlabeled
The exact date of this first dress remains uncertain. It contains various elements from 1930's design and is very well made, yet the style is difficult to date exactly. The dress would have originally been worn with a slip, which is no longer connected to this dress.

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 12.5"
Chest: 30.5"
Waist: 27"
Hips: 33"
Length (underarm to hem): 49"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 27.5"

THE SECOND
Taupe, blue, and lavender floral printed chiffon wrap top dress with tiered flounce sleeves and different fabric waist ties.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.5"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 26.5"
Hips: 36"
Length (underarm to hem): 43.5"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 22"

THE THIRD
Black ribbed dress with black velvet sleeves and built in faux sailor collar, center front bodice closure and asymmetrical button wrap skirt. The sleeves have a Charles James quality.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13.25"
Chest: 37"
Waist: 31"
Hips: 35.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 39"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 31"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good with general soiling under each arm due to wear. There is a small separation on each waist tie where they attach to the bodice as well as the inner most front bodice piece from the right side seam. The rolled skirt hemline is also coming undone in two small areas.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good with wear noticeable at various points on the velvet collar and sleeves mostly on fold lines and seams. There is a very slight separation of the right sleeve cap from the back neckline and the top button holes on the left side collar are worn.

Everything is sold 'As Is’. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional condition photos, please use the INQUIRE button or email couturecr@lesliehindman.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

timothylong@hindmanauctions.com 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

michaelhall@hindmanauctions.com 312 280 1212

Beatrice Levine

Account Executive

beatricelevine@hindmanauctions.com 312 280 1212

Summer Fashion and Accessories

Three Dresses, Two Black, One Floral Print, 1930s-50s

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