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Lot 276
Sale 2014 - Luxe Holiday: Featuring The Couture Collection of Merle Reskin
Nov 21, 2024
10:00AM CT
Timed Online / Chicago
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Estimate
$400 -
600
Price Realized
$381
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Four Mary McFadden Gowns
THE FIRST
Column gown in cobalt blue plissé polyester. Wide neckline. Light padding at shoulders. Slightly drop-waisted silhouette with bead and embroidery-embellished attached belts. Wrist length sleeves. Zipper closures at back neckline and at side bodice. Partially lined.
Label: Mary McFadden
Size Label: 10
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: USA
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15“
Chest: 34"
Waist: 27.5“
Hips: 35“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 58“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 27“
THE SECOND
Column gown in crimson plissé polyester with entirely bead, embroidery, and sequin embellished sleeves. Wide square neckline. Large bell-shaped elbow length sleeves; shoulder pads. Slightly drop-waisted silhouette. Zipper closure at side waist. Partially lined.
Label: Mary McFadden
Size Label: Not labeled
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: USA
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15“
Chest: 37“
Waist: 32“
Hips: 50“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 58“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 20“
THE THIRD
Column gown in black plissé polyester with entirely bead, embroidery, and sequin embellished mesh lace sleeves. Wide round neckline; dips to mid-back. Large bell-shaped elbow length sleeves. Slightly drop-waisted silhouette. Zipper closure at side waist. Unlined.
Label: Mary McFadden
Size Label: 10
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: USA
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 33“
Waist: 28"
Hips: 46“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 50“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 17“
THE FOURTH
Column gown in black plissé polyester. Bead embellished trim around neckline and at waist. Wide square neckline. Light shoulder padding. Full length leg-of-mutton sleeves. Slightly drop-waisted silhouette. Zipper closure at side waist. Partially lined.
Label: Mary McFadden
Size Label: 8
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: USA
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15“
Chest: 36“
Waist: 29“
Hips: 50“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 55“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 28“
From the Collection of G. Doyle, Bel Air, California
This lot is located in Chicago.


