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$1,000 - 1,500
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$625
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Lot Description

Two Geoffrey Beene Silk Dresses, 1963-70s


The first dress features in the illustration by Kip Taylor available in Lot 5. 

The second dress features in a photo by Jack Deutsch on page 81 of the 2005 book 'Beene by Beene'. 

The First (1970s): Long black silk dress printed with yellow hand-painted vertical brushstroke stripes at front and back. Short kimono sleeves. 
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Size Label: 10
Inventory No.: 515

The Second (Spring 1963): Black and yellow silk short sleeve pull over sheath dress, scoop neckline with large bow and left knee-high slit.  
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Inventory No.: 6

The First:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across the Front:
DRESS WITH BOW
Chest: 17.75"
Waist: 17"
Shoulders: 12"
Hips: 17.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 35"

The Second:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across the Front:
Chest: 19"
Waist: 19"
Shoulders: 14"
Hips: 19.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 48"
Sleeve Length (shoulder seam to end of cuff): 9.5"

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