Two Chanel Cream Skirt Suits, 1990s

This lot includes two two-piece skirt suits.

THE FIRST
Cream wool two-piece skirt suit including a double breast long sleeve jacket with notched lapel and front button closures; paired with matching straight-fit skirt with center back zipper closure. Spring 1994.
Label: Chanel
Size Label: N/A Jacket / 44 Skirt
Style/Serial No.: P03041 Skirt

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 33.50"
Hips: 41.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 30.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33"

SKIRT
Waist: 27"
Hips: 32.25"
Length (side waistband to hem): 21.5"

THE SECOND
Cream wool two-piece skirt suit including a cream double breast jacket with clean neckline, tapered sleeves, two breast pockets, and front button closure; paired with matching straight-fit skirt with center back zipper closure.
Label: Chanel/ Boutique
Size Label: 40
Style/Serial No.: 20211

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Shoulders: 17.25"
Chest: 23.5"
Waist: 33"
Hips: 37.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31.5"

SKIRT
Waist: 26.5"
Hips: 40"
Length (side waistband to hem): 21.25"

Property from the Estate of Emily Jonas Hill, Racine, Wisconsin

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally though the blazer has a small spot on the left chest, middle left panel, as well as the right collar. The skirt has a few pulled threads, specifically on the left mid-thigh.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good structurally though the jacket has a spot on the right side of the chest and a few pinhead-sized spots around the neckline. The skirt has some spots on the waist and low thigh as well as the lower back right panel.

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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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