Four Vintage Ensembles: Two Dresses, One Two-Piece Skirt Suit, and One Three-Piece Ensemble, 1940s

This lot includes seven pieces; two dresses, one two-piece skirt suit, one three-piece ensemble. The items are all well-made with many areas sewn by hand.

THE FIRST
Red silk velvet sleeveless sheath dress with scoop neckline and center back zipper closure.
Unlabeled, Attributed to: Pauline Trigère
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 28.5"
Hips: 37.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 39"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 9"

THE SECOND
Black silk crepe short sleeve dress trimmed with black satin ribbon bands, bloused bodice with sheer top, and straight fit skirt.
Unlabeled
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.5"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 25.5"
Hips: 36.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 44.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 11.25"

THE THIRD
Black ribbed wool Two-Piece skirt suit including a jacket with velvet trimmed collar, cuffed sleeves, and front button closure with Western-wear style detail stitching; paired with matching straight fit skirt.
Unlabeled
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Shoulders: 15.5"
Chest: 37"
Waist: 30.5"
Hips: 43"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 21.75"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 25.25"

SKIRT
Waist: 25.5"
Hips: 40"
Length (side waist band to hem): 26"

THE FOURTH
Black and white checkered wool three-piece ensemble including a jacket with rounded rolled collar, cuffed sleeves, and front button closure; paired with a matching short sleeve drop waist dress with pleated skirt, and additional straight fit skirt.
Unlabeled
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 32.5"
Hips: 38.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 27"

DRESS
Shoulders: 16.5"
Chest: 38"
Waist: 32.5"
Hips: 36.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 42.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 12.5"

SKIRT
Waist: 26"
Hips: 39"
Length (side waist band to hem): 25.5"
Property from the Collection of a Midwest University

Condition:THE FIRSTThe overall condition is good structurally though the velvet is worn throughout garment along the seams and one dark spot.THE SECONDThe overall condition is fair with some marks on the left shoulder, the left underarm has a tear and the ribbon stripes are detaching in several spots.THE THIRDThe overall condition is very good though the buttons are slightly worn and the cuffs are worn along the hems.THE FOURTHThe overall condition is good structurally thought there is a tear in jacket left underarm and soiling at right underarm and at collar, a small stain under first button. The dress has soiling near arms and on front of pleats and wear in underarms. The skirt has a small hole.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. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional working condition photos, please email couturecr@hindmanauctions.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Clients must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction.