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Decades of Decadence

Wed, Dec 7, 2022 11:00AM EST
Lot 250

DIOR BALL GOWN, NEW YORK, 1955

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

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Strapless brocade evening gown in autumnal climbing rose motif on copper satin ground w/ fold-over neckline, fitted boned bodice, large circular panels from right H & asymmetrically trained slender skirt, reference photo dated October 25th, 1955,Bonwit Teller Fifth Avenue (not included), label "Christian Dior-New York Inc.", B 34.5", W 25.75", L 54"-59", (shattering & 1.5" repair CB W, bent/broken bones, several 1"-4" tears in net bodice structure, 10" seam opening underbodice neckline,shattering right H at top of bow, minor shattering at neckline, few tiny scuffs) fair-good.

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