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Lot 17

Four Vintage Designer Evening Dresses; One Galanos, One McFadden, One Sarmi, One Sam Carlin, 1970-90s

Lot 17

Four Vintage Designer Evening Dresses; One Galanos, One McFadden, One Sarmi, One Sam Carlin, 1970-90s

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $400 - $600

Estimate$400 – $600

Status

Closed

Four Vintage Designer Evening Dresses; One Galanos, One McFadden, One Sarmi, One Sam Carlin, 1970-90s

This lot includes four dresses.

THE FIRST
Beige and gray wool jersey halter dress with quilted neckline, shirred front waist and full skirt, and center back skirt zipper closure.
Label: Galanos

Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 29"
Waist (unstretched): 20"
Hips: 38"
Length (underarm to hem): 50"

THE SECOND
Black net lace long sleeve dress with white pleated skirt and left side and center back neckline zipper closure.
Label: Mary McFadden / Couture
Size Label: 10

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 12.5"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 30"
Hips: 37"
Length (underarm to hem): 41"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 36"

THE THIRD
Cream silk strapless crepe chiffon high-waist dress with structured inner bodice, gathered top, pink satin bow and waist band, layered full gathered skirt, and center back zipper closure.
Label: Sarmi for / I. Magnin & Co.
Size Label: 6

Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 31.5"
Waist: 25.5"
Hips: 37"
Length (underarm to hem): 41"

THE FOURTH
Black satin strapless gown with structured inner bodice, full skirt, embellished lace trim along neckline and center back panel, black satin ribbon lace up on back panel, and separate net petticoat.
Label: Sam Carlin / Baton Rouge, LA.
Size Label: 6

Approximate Measurements:
Chest: 32"
Waist: 24"
Hips: 43"
Length (underarm to hem): 50.5"

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is fair with considerable discoloration and spots along the neckline and large discoloration spots on the skirt towards the hemline. There are some small holes; one on the front skirt just under the waist and right gray skirt near knee level.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good though there is a darkened spot on the front left skirt near the hemline.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is good structurally though there are a couple of light yellow spots along the hemline of the outer skirt. The structured bodice has considerable soiling throughout and three of the boning coils are poking out from their casings. There are loose stitches on the front left waist seam under the satin bow. The zipper has some loose stitches near the base.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good though there is some minor wear along the front neckline lace trim and the bottom back skirt lace panel hem. The net petticoat has a large split on the lower left layer.

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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Please email for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.

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

The September Sale: Fall Fashion & Luxury Accessories

Four Vintage Designer Evening Dresses; One Galanos, One McFadden, One Sarmi, One Sam Carlin, 1970-90s

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