Three Geoffrey Beene Evening Dresses, 1969
Duplicates of the third dress (far right) can be found in major fashion museums, such as the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City (accession number: 2002.58.1) or the Museum of the City of New York (accession number: 81.12.1AB).
The First: Gold lame matelasse 'purity' dress with trompe l'oeil vest of gold macrame with rhinestones and metal tassels.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Inventory No.: 50
The Second: Red, black, and yellow printed cotton evening dress with stand collar, bishop sleeve, black ribbon detailing, full short skirt, a center back zipper closure, and matching head scarf.
Label: No Label. Attributed to Geoffrey Beene
Inventory No.: 30ab
The Third: Short gold lame evening dress with gold flat braid ribbon trim, attached gilt metal tasseled lariat necklace and wide, self-fabric belt.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Inventory No.: 51
The First:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 17.5"
Waist: 15"
Hip: 21"
Shoulders: 15"
Length (underarm to hem): 28"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 26"
The Second:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 17"
Waist: 14.5"
Hip: 22"
Shoulders: 15"
Length (underarm to hem): 49"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 26"
The Third:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 17.5"
Waist: 14.5"
Hip: 22"
Shoulders: 16"
Length (underarm to hem): 32"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 25.5"
Condition
Condition:The First:Overall condition is very good with no condition issues.
The Second:Overall condition is very good with two small brown spots on center front hem. The Third:Overall condition is excellent with no apparent condition issues.
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