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Wed, Sep 20, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 63

TWO SILK EVENING GOWNS, 1930s

Estimate: $400 - $600

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2-pc bias cut floral printed silk crepe chiffon in lavenders, pinks & yellow on cream ground w/ gathers from diagonal front seam over SHs & into crossover back w/ hook & eye closure, CF blossom corsage of self fabric w/ rolled hem edging, self covered belt, slightly flared skirt, open front bolero jacket w/ pagoda sleeves stitched to create 4-pointed falls around elbow, c. 1935, dress B 36”, W 28”, L 60”, jacket SH-SH 14”, L 18”, (tide mark left H, few stains up to 1.5”, two 1" tears left jacket sleeve) very good; 1 black silk organza w/ lace insertion to neckline, short puff sleeve cuffs & midriff w/ 3 graduated attached lace trims from H to knee, fine gathers over B, left zip closure, c. 1937, B 32”, W 22”, L 60”, (seam openings, holes up to 1") good. University of Connecticut School of Fine Arts.

Condition

Good-Very Good

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University of Connecticut School of Fine Arts.