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Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion

Wed, May 20, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 128

TWO FLORAL SILK DAY DRESSES, 1950s

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1 white silk afternoon dress printed w/ blue rose motif, raglan style sleeve, bateau neck going into back v, back button closure, matching belt, B 36” W 24” L 42”, (underarms discoloration, light water stains up to 4” esp near under arms, 3" seam opening opening CB), belt, 24.5”-26.5”, (cracking to lining, minor shatter at buckle) good; 1 silk twill day dress, white ground printed w/ abstract rose motif, short puff sleeve, dramatic oversized pink cummerbund-style sash, B 34” W 24” L 42”, sash 8” x 120”, (one button detached, staining at under arms up to 2.5”, few light stains up to 1.5”, some light staining & discoloration to sash, discoloration to interior neckline) Very Good. Both unlabeled, possibly Traina-Norell.

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