Three Dresses; Two Black, One Blue, 1940s

This lot includes three dresses.

THE FIRST
Black crepe back satin evening dress in horizontal stripes with a bloused top embellished with faceted sequins and beads, hip flounce with bow, and flared skirt.
Label: Repeat Performance / Fine Antique Clothing (not original label)
Size Label: 20

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.75"
Chest: 41"
Waist: 31.75"
Hips: 40"
Length (underarm to hem): 34.5"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 13.5"

THE SECOND
Black evening dress with asymmetrically draped bust and skirt, and a plush yellow flower applique on front right shoulder.
Label: Don-Ell Fashion

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17"
Chest: 35.5"
Waist: 29.5"
Hips: 37.75"
Length (underarm to hem): 31"

THE THIRD
Dark blue crepe short sleeve dress with pleat detail on bodice and skirt.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 40.75"
Waist: 34.25"
Hips: 44.75"
Length (underarm to hem): 38"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 18"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is slight discoloration on the interior neckline facing, a small white spot on the back skirt, and it appears to be missing a belt.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is fair with clear signs of alterations along the back bodice darts, the side zipper closure has been replaced with a newer zipper, there are two mended holes in the back left skirt and several abrasions, and the hem has come undone in large portions.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good with a large white spot on the front right neckline near shoulder as well as two smaller white spots on the hips of the skirt. There is a small seam separation on the front right neckline at shoulder along with loose threads on the sleeve cap. There are two darts along the back neckline that were added after initial construction, 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 Dresses; Two Black, One Blue, 1940s

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