Three Fringed and Embellished Dresses, 1940s

This lot includes three dresses.

THE FIRST
Black crepe 1/2 sleeve evening dress with tied waist yoke, full skirt, and beaded floral embellishment on front left chest.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13.5"
Chest: 41"
Waist: 30.75"
Hips: 40.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 49.5"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 24.5"

THE SECOND
Black short sleeve evening dress with rows of fringe detail on bodice, waist peplum, and flared skirt.
Label: A / Joan Doris / Fashion / by Rona
Size Label: 20

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.75"
Chest: 39"
Waist: 33.25"
Hips: 41"
Length (underarm to hem): 37"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 13"

THE THIRD
Black long sleeved evening dress with V-neckline, and zig-zag patterned fringe detail on skirt.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 39"
Waist: 29.5"
Hips: 38"
Length (underarm to hem): 38"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 33"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good though the center front V-neckline is separating at the top, a small popped seam on the right shoulder near the neckline, and considerable soiling along the entire hemline. The beaded embellishment is in tact.

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

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is a small white spot on the front waist of the skirt, discoloration throughout, and it appears to be missing a belt.

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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 Fringed and Embellished Dresses, 1940s

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