Three Dresses; One Draped White Dress, One Gold Lame Dress, One White Beaded and Sequined Dress, 1940s
This lot includes three dresses.
THE FIRST
White crepe short sleeve dress with right shoulder and front hip drape.
Label: Murray Made / of / California
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 29.25"
Hips: 38"
Length (underarm to hem): 48"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 15"
THE SECOND
Gold Lame draped evening dress with extended shoulder cap sleeves, front peplum, and straight fit skirt.
Label: Ceil Chapman
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.5"
Chest: 40"
Waist: 28.75"
Hips: 37.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 35"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 13"
THE THIRD
White moss crepe cap sleeve evening dress with sequined embellishment, draped front over skirt and back waist ties.
Unlabeled
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.5"
Chest: 32.25"
Waist: 29"
Hips: 36.25"
Length (underarm to hem): 43"
Sleeve Length (center back neck to hem): 12.25'
Condition
Condition:THE FIRSTThe overall condition is very good structurally though there are several spots throughout the dress, mostly at waist and hem line. There is some yellowing along the right shoulder and the shoulder pads are not enclosed. THE SECONDThe overall condition is good though the back neckline is worn, the right sleeve facing is coming loose, and there are some small pinhead sized holes in the back skirt. THE THIRDThe overall condition is very good structurally with some very small dark spots along the neckline, front skirt drape, and back left hip. The hem line has a fair amount of soiling and the back neck line hook closure bar is loose. 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.