Three Dresses; One Rosenstein, One Yellow Crepe, One Black with Soutache, 1940s

This lot includes three dresses.

THE FIRST
Black crepe long sleeve dress with black braided soutache on net inset along neckline and shoulders, and black velveteen and leather back faced belt with rhinestone buckle.

Approximate Measurements:
DRESS
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 46.5"
Waist: 42"
Hips: 48"
Length (underarm to hem): 37"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 34"

THE SECOND
Black crepe short sleeve evening dress with all over black bugle beading, gathered bust line, flared skirt, and matching belt.
Label: Nettie Rosenstein

Approximate Measurements:
DRESS
Shoulders: 14.5"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 29"
Hips: 40"
Length (underarm to hem): 50"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 18.25"

BELT
Length: 33.5"
Width: 2"

BELT
Length: 49.5"
Width: 1.25"

THE THIRD
Bright yellow crepe evening dress with red, yellow, and green sequined floral motif, extended shoulder cap sleeves, bias draped skirt with sequined detail, and attached rear waist belt with buttons.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 12"
Chest: 28.5"
Waist: 21.5"
Hips: 30.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 46"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 8.75"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is a loose section of soutache braid on the right back shoulder, a white spot on the back right sleeve hem, and light white soiling along the back neckline. The belt leather facing is cracked and coming away from the velveteen.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is some minor bead loss along the right sleeve cuff as well as on the back right skirt hem. The inner lining of both sleeves has faded, due to age but is intact.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good with some loose sequined threads on the shoulder and hip and the right sleeve facing is coming loose. The entire hem line has a fair amount of soiling as well as the back skirt.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

[email protected]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.

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Three Dresses; One Rosenstein, One Yellow Crepe, One Black with Soutache, 1940s

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