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Lot 70

Sale 6411 - Fall Fashion
Lots Open
Aug 29, 2025
Lots Close
Sep 12, 2025
Timed Online / Chicago
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Estimate
$400 - 600
Price Realized
$975
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

Charles & Patricia Lester, Three Devoré Toppers & One Silk Skirt


THE FIRST
Open-front floor-length robe in ombré-dyed ochre silk-blend satin devoré; floral motifs throughout. Elbow-length dolman sleeves. Satin edging at front. No closures. Unlined.
With floor-length bias-cut skirt in ombré-dyed ochre silk chiffon. Elasticated waistband. Unlined.

Label: Charles and Patricia Lester
Size Label: Unmarked
Date: 2000's
Country of Origin: Wales

TOP
Shoulders: 17“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 19“
Chest: 64“
Waist: 62“
Hips: 62“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 51“

SKIRT
Waist: 29-36“
Hips: 48“
Length (side waistband to hem): 44“

THE SECOND
Duster in black silk-blend velvet devoré; semi-sheer. Kimono-style sleeves. Two hook-and-eye closures at front waist. Unlined.

Label: Charles and Patricia Lester
Size Label: Unmarked
Date: 2000's
Country of Origin: Wales

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 22“
Sleeve: 31“
Chest: 50“
Waist: 40“
Hips: 50“+
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 58"

THE THIRD
Knee-length open-front duster jacket in black silk-blend velvet devoré. Shawl collar. Kimono sleeves. No closures at front. Unlined.

Label: Charles and Patricia Lester
Size Label: Unmarked
Date: 2000's
Country of Origin: Wales

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 19“
Sleeve: 30“
Chest: 58“
Waist: 58“
Hips: 60“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 41“

From the Collection of Chicago Civic Leader Maureen Dwyer Smith

This lot is located in Chicago.

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