Three Embellished Black Dresses, 1940-50s

This lot includes three dresses.

THE FIRST
Black poplin evening dress with ecru piping and tie detail, off center box pleated skirt.
Label: Helen Rose

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16.5"
Chest: 33"
Waist: 28.5"
Hips: 36"
Length (underarm to hem): 31"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 13.5"

THE SECOND
Black gabardine evening dress with antique gold colored "wing" embellishment on the front bodice, a pleated wrap skirt, and left side zipper closure.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17.5"
Chest: 37.5"
Waist: 27.5"
Hips: 39"
Length (underarm to hem): 35"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 13"

THE THIRD
Black crepe long sleeve evening dress with gold, and white colored neckline beaded embellishment, pleated wrap skirt, and left side zipper closure.
Label: A / Mit-Jay / Original

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 39"
Waist: 30.5"
Hips: 36.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 37"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 31.5"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally though the zipper appears to have been replaced as the piping is offset at center back.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good structurally though there are a few missing/broken sequins on the front embellishment, the back neckline appears to have been restitched with the back left shoulder having been reattached, and it appears to be missing its belt.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good though there is a small area of hemline coming undone as well as the facings in both sleeves and center back neckline. There is some very minor soiling on the inner neckline as well as minor bead loss on the front beaded embellishments at neckline.

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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 Embellished Black Dresses, 1940-50s

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