Three Red and Print Dresses, 1940s

This lot includes three dresses.

THE FIRST
Red and off-white print satin-weave dress with shawl collar, short sleeves, front peplum over an a-line skirt, and silver-tone faceted metal rings down the center front.
Label: Mode O' Day

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17"
Chest: 43"
Waist: 34"
Hips: 43"
Length (underarm to hem): 36.5"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 19"

THE SECOND
Red crepe wrap front dress with black square print, exaggerated lapel collar, and full pleated skirt.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17"
Chest: 40"
Waist: 30.75"
Hips: 37"
Length (underarm to hem): 35.5"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 15"

THE THIRD
Red crepe de Chine short sleeve dress with black and green print, exaggerated pointed collar, front button closure and pleated flared skirt.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.5"
Chest: 37.5"
Waist: 26.5"
Hips: 39"
Length (underarm to hem): 38.5"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 16.5"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good though there is extensive discoloration throughout the entire dress especially along the shoulders, under each arm, and noticeably on the off-white areas. There are dark yellow spots on the front right hip peplum and left back hip, a dark spot on the back right skirt near center back seam, and overall soiling along the hemline. The left side seam on the bodice appears to have been repaired.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good though there are some dark spots on the front left collar and soiling along the neckline and under each arm. There are some popped stitches on the center front skirt seam and some loose threads under the back collar. There is a small hole in the back skirt near seat and the hemline has been altered.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good though the neckline, shoulder tops, and shoulder pads has some light soiling. The right front sleeve has a hole in it near the armhole. The left side seam has some repair work and the front top button is missing.

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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 Red and Print Dresses, 1940s

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