Two Designer Dresses: Attributed to Eisa, ca. 1950

This lot includes two dresses that were made for and worn by Anne Moen Bullitt (1924-2007).

Anne Moen Bullitt amassed a storied collection of haute couture as a result of extensive international travel throughout her four marriages. Her second husband, Nicholas Duke Biddle, was vice consul of the American embassy in Spain, “and it was here that the kernel of Anne’s couture wardrobe was formed. With easy access to Cristobal Balenciaga’s ateliers in Madrid, Anne ultimately had more than a hundred couture ensembles made for her, all under the Spanish name Eisa.” Bullitt eventually settled in Ireland, pursuing her hobbies of horse breeding and collecting vintage clothing.

Provenance: Acquired by consignor at ‘Fashion Through the Ages’, Christie’s London, December 3, 2009, Sale No. 5945.

THE FIRST
Dark gray raw silk drop waist dress with short shawl collar neckline, drop shoulder cap sleeves, full skirt, and left side zipper closure.
Unlabeled, Attributed to: Eisa
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.5"
Chest: 32"
Waist: 20"
Hips: 32"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 45"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 13"

THE SECOND
Black organza embroidered with polka dots bouffant dress with scoop neckline, gathered full skirt, and left side zipper closure.
Unlabeled, Attributed to: Eisa
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 19.5"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 20.5"
Hips: 46"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 46"

Property from the Collection of Beverley Birks, New York, New York

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is fair as the dress appears to have been washed, which has caused the dress to distort in various areas. There is a small hole next to the front right sleeve and the hemline has all but become undone. There are darkened spots located on the front right chest, left side bodice, front right skirt, and back bodice on each side. The zipper is broken at the base keeping it from closing and the bottom is coming loose from the dress.

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

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Two Designer Dresses: Attributed to Eisa, ca. 1950

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