Four Vintage Day & Evening Dresses, 1940s
This lot includes four dresses.
THE FIRST
Black short sleeve dress with organza insert neckline with decorative faceted metal stones, sarong style peplum over knife pleated skirt, and zipper closures.
Label: Form Fit / Dresses
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 45"
Waist: 35"
Hips: 44"
Length (underarm to hem): 38"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 16.5"
THE SECOND
Black jersey short sleeve evening dress with black beaded embellishment detail at neckline and sleeve hems.
Unlabeled
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17.25"
Chest: 41.75"
Waist: 36.75"
Hips: 41.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 32"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 14"
THE THIRD
Navy drop waisted dress with draped neckline with rhinestone pendant, shirred short sleeves and flared skirt.
Label: Eisenberg Originals
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 18"
Chest: 42"
Waist: 31.5"
Hips: 36.75"
Length (underarm to hem): 37.5"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 21.5"
THE FOURTH
Yellow and variegated stripe rough-slub knit dress with front snap closure, tie cord belt, and hip pockets.
Label: Francis Lansing
Approximate Measurements (unstretched):
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 35.5"
Waist: 24.5"
Hips: 33.25"
Length (underarm to hem): 35.5"
Condition
Condition:THE FIRSTThe overall condition is very good with loose stitching on the front left hip bow and a very minor amount of chipped off paint on the stones. THE SECONDThe overall condition is good with light damage on the right underarm and sleeve, and it appears to be missing its belt.THE THIRDThe overall condition is very good thought the left side zipper is stiff and it appears some stay stitching on each section of shirring is missing on both sleeves. There is also a separated tack on the back waistband. THE FOURTHThe overall condition is good though the front snap closures are loose, the attached cord belt is coming loose from the right waistline, and there is a pulled yarn along the back hemline. Everything is sold 'As Is'. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional condition photos, please use the INQUIRE button or email couturecr@lesliehindman.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact.