Three Geoffrey Beene Ensembles, 1988
A duplicate of the ensemble on the left was donated by Geoffrey Beene to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in 2001. The accession number to that dress is 2001.393.77a, b.
The ensemble on the right features in a photograph by Jack Deutsch on page 175 of the 2005 book 'Beene by Beene.
The First: Multi-patterned dress and vest with flora emboridery on vest front.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Retail label: $7,270
Inventory No.: 1125
The Second: Sleeveless dress of black reemboridered lace and net worn with a vest of blue silk taffefta and black lace.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Inventory No.: 1980
The Third: Dress with vest of ivory lace trimmed with gray and white shirting fabric with floral aplique.
Label: Geoffrey Beene New York
Inventory No.: 1130
The First:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Dress:
Chest: 17"
Waist: 15"
Hip: 22"
Shoulders: 16"
Length (underarm to hem): 31"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 23"
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Vest:
Chest: 17"
Waist: 16.5"
Shoulders: 10"
Length (underarm to hem): 6.5"
The Second:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Dress:
Chest: 15.5"
Waist: 12"
Hip: 20"
Shoulders: 18"
Length (underarm to hem): 26"
Measurements Across Front:
Vest:
Chest: 17.5"
Waist: 18"
Shoulders: 11"
Length (underarm to hem): 8.5"
The Third:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Dress
Chest: 15.5"
Waist: 14.5"
Hip: 25"
Shoulders: 17"
Length (underarm to hem): 32"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 21"
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Vest:
Chest: 18"
Waist: 17.5"
Shoulders: 10"
Length (underarm to hem): 6.5"
Condition
Condition:The First:Overall condition is very good with a few pop stitches under each arm. The Second:Overall condition is excellent.The Third:Overall condition is very good with some loose stitches on bow at center back inner neckline. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. As everything is sold 'as is', we suggest that you request a more detailed condition report and additional photo. This can be obtained via the INQUIRE button or by email at couturecr@lesliehindman.com. Condition is a matter of opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact.