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North American Fashion
![TWO SILK AFTERNOON OR EVENING GOWNS, BALTIMORE & NEW YORK, c. 1895-1896: 2-pc evening dress of patterned rose faux moire & chine stripe in rose motif on cream ground, bodice w/ overlay of off-white pleated silk chiffon, silk satin puff sleeves, original fitted lower or und](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686301_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO BLUE SILK AFTERNOON OR EVENING DRESSES, WASHINGTON D.C, c. 1912: 1 double-faced changeante blue to pink silk evening gown w/ cream tulle standing collar, yoke insert, cuffs & W embroidered w/ variety of silk floss, lame' & beadwork, petersham label “K. De La Verg](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686305_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Vintage Native American Concho Sterling Silver Turquoise & Red Coral Belt Slides: For Sale is a AMAZING Collection of Concho Sterling Silver Turquoise Red Coral Concho Belt Slides. These are Hand Made Native American Artisan Signed and Hallmarked.These Feature Sterling Silver Turqu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8704/326812/178336764_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717617078)
![HOSTESS PALAZZO JUMPSUIT ENSEMBLE, NEW YORK, 1930s: 2-pc paisley printed ribbed silk sleeveless jumpsuit w/ matching jacket, label “Nat Lewis Paris, New York”, good. Provenance: From the Estate of Lydia Gordon. Measurements & condition report a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686352_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![ONE SILK CREPE KIMONO & ONE SILK TEA GOWN, USA, c. 1920 & c. 1933: 1 kimono of green silk crepe printed w/ multicolored autumn garden scene including birds & butterflies, corded sash belt, scarlet silk lining, “Mm. Butterfly Silks, San Francisco,” c. 1920, ex](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686472_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO SHOT OR PATTERNED SILK AFTERNOON GOWNS, USA, 1897-1898: 2-pc dress of dark purple patterned silk woven gray boteh motif w/ purple silk chiffon & knotted net overlay terminating in miniature silk covered glands, velvet W band to box at left front H, label �](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686308_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![BILL BLASS GOLD PRINTED COCOON JACKET, USA, EARLY 1980s: 1 gold mosaic printed silk cocoon evening jacket w/ batwing sleeve & free front, label “Bill Blass”, excellent. Measurements & condition report available upon request.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686343_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![THREE SILK OR WOOL LABELED COATS, USA & PARIS, c. 1890-1913: 1 coat of black alpaca wool trimmed w/ heavy braid, soutache & black satin, CF tie closure, lined w/ black satin, c. 1890, label “O’Neil’s, Baltimore”, excellent; 1 evening coat of black s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686393_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![THREE BIKINIS OR BATHING ENSEMBLES, USA, 1960-1980s: 3-pc gold lame’ nylon bikini w/ matching shorts, bikini label “Shirley of Hollywood”, shorts w/ tag “Castaways by Springfoot Vanderbilt”; 1 black & white zig-zag motif one piece swim](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686435_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![THREE DESIGNER LADIES ENSEMBLES, USA, LATE 20TH C: 2-pc coverlet style double weave ensemble c/o fringe crop vest & culottes, “Country Set”; 1 pink blouse, label “Alice Stuart”; 2-pc skirt suit in cream wool c/o blazer w/ surplice tie](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686434_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![CEIL CHAPMAN COCKTAIL DRESS, USA, c. 1958: Strapless cocktail dress of pink silk satin w/ pleated neckline, L side zipper closure, straight skirt, draped front panel into asymmetrical bow to left H, below knee length, c. 1958, label “Ceil Ch](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686432_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![COLLECTION OF MEN'S SUITS, USA, 1954-1959: 3-pc suit of grey & tan herringbone wool, four-pocket waistcoat, jacket half-lined, label “Brooks Brothers” size 40, 1958; 2-pc suit of black and grey checkered wool, lined w/ black rayon, lab](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686407_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![THREE SILK & LACE AFTERNOON OR EVENING GOWNS, NEW YORK, c. 1900 & c. 1905: 2-pc afternoon gown of black corded lace over silk taffeta & chiffon embroidered w/ black sequins, c. 1900, label “Flaven, New York”, good; 3-pc gown w/ both afternoon & evening bodices of bla](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686429_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![SILK VELVET & SATIN DAY DRESSES, USA, c. 1930-1931: 1 of black silk velvet w/ insertions & applique’ of woven puckered multicolored leaf motif panels w/ lame' bands, V-neck, modified kimono sleeve, self-belt w/ decorative buttons, modified w/ asymmet](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686422_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![GENTS LINEN SUIT & UNION SUIT, 1930s & c. 1898: 1 white knitted cotton fleece union suit w/ crochet, MOP buttons, 1898, label “Vellastic”, excellent; 2-pc cream linen suit w/ composition buttons, c. 1930s, very good. Measurements & conditio](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686364_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO WOOL OR SILK DAY DRESSES, NEW YORK, c. 1895 & c. 1905: 2-pc dress of beige brushed wool w/ lilac silk velvet, crepe de chine & corded tape lace, attached lavender shot silk petticoat w/ ruffle hem, very good; 1 dress of black silk satin & mesh ribbon stri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686489_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![THREE DESIGNER DAY OR PARTY DRESSES, USA, 1950-1970s: 1 multicolored diagonal & chevron striped dress w/ handkerchief collar, label "Joan Leslie by Kasper" & "Jene Austin", excellent; 1 teal & rose tricot maxi dress, label "Victor Costa Ltd.", very good;](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686461_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO VINTAGE DAY DRESSES & ONE ENSEMBLE, 1960-1970s: 1 mid century modern long sleeve double knit yellow, blue & tangerine erratic diamond geometric print dress w/ original tie belt, excellent; 2-pc belted navy synthetic twill dress & coat ensemble, dre](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686439_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO WOOL SKIRT SUITS, USA, 1950-1960: 3-pc wool twill skirt suit w/ swing coat in shades of brown, tan & grey, gold silk crepe linings, c. 1950, label “Utah Tailoring Mills”, very good-excellent; t/w 2-pc green wool shadow gingham](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686348_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![OSCAR DE LA RENTA COCKTAIL DRESS, USA, EARLY 1980s: Crimson patterned & printed silk w/ black velvet & beaded bow to CF neck, label “Oscar de La Renta”, excellent. Measurements & condition report available upon request.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686321_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO BILL BLASS ENSEMBLES, USA, 1980-1990: All w/ label “Bill Blass”: 2-pc charcoal & cream flecked wool blend tweed skirt suit, 1980s, excellent; 2-pc cream textured wool ensemble c/o sheath dress & belted coat w/ original price tag o](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686353_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![OSCAR DE LA RENTA & BILL BLASS DAY DRESSES, USA, 1980-1990s: 1 fitted long sleeve princess line grey heathered wool day dress w/ CB zip closure, label "Oscar de la Renta"; 1 short sleeved striped knit dress w/ gold braid to neck opening, cuff & above hem, full](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686447_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![THREE DAY ENSEMBLES, BALTIMORE, c. 1930 & c. 1937: 2-pc resort or traveling suit of lilac linen c/o jacket w/ V-neck, knee length skirt w/ gored, inverted pleats, left side button closure, c. 1930, label “Hutzler Brothers, Baltimore”, very goo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686437_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![SPORTING SKIRT, SUEDE VEST & SKIRT, USA, LATE 1910-1970s: 1 cotton twill sporting skirt w/ button closure & patch pocket, late 1910-1920s, very good; 1 double breasted suede vest w/ self-tie at CB, 1940s, fair; 1 suede fringed skirt w/ snap closure under sta](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686334_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
News about North American Fashion
![Christopher Cardozo’s artisanal reproduction of Curtis’ ‘North American Indian’ set for Santa Fe Art Auction April 10](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/175021646_1_x.jpeg)
Christopher Cardozo’s artisanal reproduction of Curtis’ ‘North American Indian’ set for Santa Fe Art Auction April 10
SANTA FE, N.M. — Christopher Cardozo (1948-2021) was the world’s leading expert on Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952), whose The North American Indian was the first scholarly presentation documenting and preserving information about Native Americans. Cardozo’s collection of photogravures — plus an artist’s proof copy of his exhaustive reissue of Curtis’ work — will appear at […]
![Complete copy of ‘The North American Indian’ by Edward S. Curtis comes to Hindman Nov. 9](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/163286730_8_x.webp)
Complete copy of ‘The North American Indian’ by Edward S. Curtis comes to Hindman Nov. 9
CHICAGO – Hindman will offer a complete copy of Edward S. Curtis’ seminal The North American Indian as part of an auction of Fine Books from the Dorros Family Collection on Thursday, November 9. The catalog is now available for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Curtis’ The North American Indian was one of the most ambitious and […]
![Met exhibition features Karl Bodmer’s Native North American portraits](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/8.-Upsichtä-Mandan-Man-1.jpg)
Met exhibition features Karl Bodmer’s Native North American portraits
NEW YORK – Karl Bodmer: North American Portraits, an exhibition on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art from April 5 through July 25, 2021, will present a compelling visual response to Native North America through watercolors created in the 1830s by the Swiss draftsman Karl Bodmer (1809–1893). Bodmer was one of the most accomplished […]
![North American history explored at Swann auction Sept. 24](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/FEATcllmjnmgabcmmmhl.jpg)
North American history explored at Swann auction Sept. 24
NEW YORK – Covering a period of nearly five centuries, printed and manuscript Americana will cross the auction block at Swann Galleries on Thursday, Sept. 24. This auction is exceptionally varied in content and subjects covered, from colonialism and the Westward expansion of the United States, to presidential material and firsthand accounts by ordinary people of important historical moments. Bid […]