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Lot 50

Three Holly's Harp Ensembles, 1970-80s

This lot includes two ensembles and one dress.

THE FIRST
Red jersey knit wrap top with braided neckline and tie waist, paired with matching harem pants, and triangular wrap.
Label: Holly's Harp
Size Label: S

Approximate Measurements:
TOP
Shoulders: 13.5"
Chest: 30"
Waist (under the bust): 25"
Length (underarm to hem): 4"

PANTS
Waist: 25.75"
Hips: 54"
Length (side waist to hem): 43"
Inseam: 29.5"

WRAP
Length (Center back to hem): 41.5"
Width: 90.5"

THE SECOND
Black jersey crepe crop top with spaghetti straps, clear and light blue rhinestones and elasticized band; paired with matching flared skirt.
Label: Holly's Harp

Approximate Measurements:
TOP
Shoulders: 9.5"
Chest: 27.5"
Waist (under bust): 26"
Length (underarm to hem): 6"

SKIRT
Waist: 28.75"
Hips: 44"
Length (side waist to hem): 33"

THE THIRD
Black jersey knit long sleeve dress with red sequins, silver beads and faux pearl appliques, long full skirt, and gathered black lace panels at hips and center back.
Label: Holly's Harp
Size Label: P

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16.75"
Chest: 29"
Waist: 23.5"
Hips: 32.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 52.5"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 32"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good, though the top has some loose threads along the inner neckline; the pants have pinhead sized dark spots on the front left pant leg, light spots along the right front pant leg, a small 0.5" popped seam on the front right hip, what appears to be an alteration on the left leg, and abrasion spots on the right back leg. The wrap has some small holes along the neckline and right bottom hemline.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good with one clear rhinestone missing from the neckline detail.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good with a small tear on the left shoulder in the sequined applique and a small loss in the left neckline facing near high shoulder point.

Everything is sold 'As Is’. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional condition photos, please use the INQUIRE button or email couturecr@lesliehindman.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

timothylong@hindmanauctions.com 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.

Michael Hall

Cataloguer, Couture & Luxury Accessories

michaelhall@hindmanauctions.com 312 280 1212

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Account Executive

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Summer Fashion and Accessories

Three Holly's Harp Ensembles, 1970-80s

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