Four Chanel Blouses, 1998-2009

This lot includes three blouses.

THE FIRST
Gray and white striped cotton blouse with pointed collar, barrel cuffed sleeves, and front chest pockets with center front button closure.
Label: Chanel
Size Label: 42
Style/Serial No.: P02727V00163

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16.5"
Chest: 42"
Waist: 41"
Hips: 46.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 30.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33"

THE SECOND
White cotton short sleeve blouse with pleated collar and front and center front button closure.
Label: Chanel
Size Label: 44
Style/Serial No.: P35889V12974

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16.5"
Chest: 39"
Waist: 37"
Hips: 41"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 15.5"

THE THIRD
White cotton oxford blouse with stylized butterfly-shaped collar, barrel cuffed sleeves with faux pearl buttons, and hidden center front button closure.
Label: Chanel
Size Label: 44
Style/Serial No.: P36311V26431

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16.5"
Chest: 43"
Waist: 40"
Hips: 43.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 28"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 34"

THE FOURTH
Black silk crepe sleeveless top with pointed collar and center back shell button closure.
Label: Chanel
Size Label: 44
Style/Serial No.: P17231V03126

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 39"
Waist: 34.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 18.5"

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

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is a small spot just above the front right chest pocket and some minor soiling under each arm.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good structurally though there is some minor soiling under each arm.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good with a faint dark mark on the front right collar along the neckline.

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

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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 Chanel Blouses, 1998-2009

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