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Lot 21
Sale 768 - Summer Fashion and Accessories
Jun 19, 2020
10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
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Estimate
$300 -
500
Price Realized
$188
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Three Dresses; Two Black, One Floral Print, 1930 - 80s*
This lot includes three dresses.
THE FIRST
Navy with ecru floral print wool crepe short sleeve dress with rolled collar, pleating at chest, and left side zipper.
Unlabeled
*Exact date of this dress remains uncertain as the general style with no label makes it difficult to determine the date of manufacture.
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17.5"
Chest: 39"
Waist: 33"
Hips: 40"
Length (underarm to hem): 40"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 19.25"
THE SECOND
Black wool crepe jersey 1940s dress with quilted neckline, velvet button/loop shoulder closures, cartridge pleats under bust and at hips, and left side snap closure.
Unlabeled
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 12.5"
Chest: 35.5"
Waist: 28"
Hips: 36"
Length (underarm to hem): 33.5"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 20"
THE THIRD
Black satin evening dress with wrapped bodice and rhinestone buckle at center back, flared skirt, and left side zipper closure.
Unlabeled
Many design and construction details suggest the date to be from the 1930s, yet it could have been made later.
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13.75"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 28.75"
Hips: 40"
Length (underarm to hem): 39.5"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 11"


