TWO PARTY DRESSES, NEW YORK, 1950s

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  • Lot: 233
  • September 9th, 2020- Historical Clothing & Vintage Couture
  • Bellows Falls, Vermont
1 black tulle point d'esprit fitted, sleeveless bateau bodice over black & white synthetic strapless, boned sheath, full layer multi-colored tulle skirt in black, brown & white embellished w/ applied black lace zigzag, black silk velvet ribbon tie for W, label "Jay Thorpe, New York", B 33", W 26", L 47", (tiny tear in top layer of tulle at B & at left of top zipper) very good; 1 silk evening sheath in ombre dove to slate grey w/ grey Guipure lace over dress & cream to slate grey ombre silk chiffon wrapped & pleated B, SH & neckline extending to CB cascade, B 38", W 30.5", L 47", (label cut out, staining to neckline, knees & back left H, fraying at underarms esp. in underdress) good. Provenance: Sara Conklin Brown, NYC & Vermont, (1917-1992)

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  • Price Realized: $ 687.5
  • Category: Womens Evening
  • Era: 1950-1967

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