Four Vintage Dresses: One Chloé, One Irene, Two Missoni, 1950s-1980s

This lot includes four dresses.

THE FIRST
Rust, green, and brown wave patterned wool/knit blend knit sheath dress; paired with matching fringed knit scarf.
Label: Missoni
Size Label: 46

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 32.5"
Waist: 30"
Hips: 37"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 52"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32.25"
Scarf Length: 65"
Scarf Width: 9"

THE SECOND
Black and white floral print silk crepe dress with sailor collar and front button closure.
Label: Chloé
Size Label: 40
Style/Serial No.: 5337

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.5"
Chest: 40"
Waist: 27"
Hips: 41"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 47.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 14.5"

THE THIRD
Purple and orange silk knit long sleeve dress with ribbed neckline and cuffs and braided rope belt.
Label: Missoni
Size Label: S

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 32.5"
Waist: 22.5"
Hips: 40"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 47"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33.5"
Belt Length: 33.5"

THE FOURTH
Black silk crepe short sleeve dress with wide neckline, crepe loop-shaped embellishments on sleeves, bodice and hemline, and center back zipper closure.
Label: Irene
Size Label: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 35"
Waist: 28"
Hips: 36.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 43"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 12"

Property from the Estate of Martha Smith Simpson, Lake Forest, Illinois

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good structurally though the side seams have been altered.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good though there is some faint soiling on center front on dress. The rope belt has some minor wear but is fully intact.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is good structurally though the front left hip dart stitching just under the waist trim has come undone but doesn't appear torn. There are various loose stitches throughout the loop-shaped trim where it is stitched to the dress.

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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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Four Vintage Dresses: One Chloé, One Irene, Two Missoni, 1950s-1980s

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