A black cut-velvet evening dress, 1930s, together with

Two black evening dresses, early 1930s, one constructed entirely from taffeta strips on tulle ground, c.1933-35; together with a crushed black velvet example with finely quilted sleeves lined in cream

Nina Ricci Haute Couture Black Cut Velvet Chiffon Evening Dress,c.late 1970's

Black velvet bias cut evening dress w/ slender SH straps, V-neckline w/ gathered diagonal under bust meeting at V-neckline, CB zip closure, label "Barbara Matera Ltd. Miss Bergen New York", B 34", W 2

Black silk velvet, sleeves of cut velvet w/ silver studs, B 40", W 34", H 38", L 61", excellent.

1 custom black velvet evening gown, long tapered sleeve w/ self-covered buttons, plunging V-neck, evening skirt w/ hobble skirt inspired pulled drapes at CF & CF slit, c. 1937-1939, label "Joset Walke

Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner Black Velvet & Yellow Cut Vervet Silk Satin Evening Dress, ca.1962

Both sleeveless: 1 red floral cut to black chiffon, pair black tulle CF & CB skirt gores, B 34", W 28", L 59", (hole in tulle); 1 purple w/ low back trimmed w/ small silver studs & crystal beads, B 32

These two fancy 1930s dresses include a full length black crepe bias-cut evening gown with two rhinestone starbursts on the chest, and two small pockets (size 8), and a black fitted knee length cockta

1 rust velvet cut to black chiffon, L 22", (small holes at upper back, color bleeding at left shoulder) very good; 1 painterly floral print in aubergine, yellow, pink, blue & green, L 23", (tiny red p

1 sapphire blue, CF buttons, rhinestone band at shoulders, B 40", W 30", (2 seam openings, some buttonholes worn) fair; 1 black silk chiffon w/ cut velvet sleeves & bodice, jet bead trim, B 36", H 38"

Black mm lace w/ red silk velvet & taffeta florals to CF at draped scoop neckline, shallow V neckline at CB w/ small keyhole, B panels gathered to slightly flared vertical CF panel for shaping over bo

Black velvet, halter neck & cut in shoulders w/ dotted net flounce, label, "Boutique Christian Dior Paris 112303", B 34", W 28", L 47"-57", excellent.

One more traditional, full length, in black silk with a delicate black lace overlay, low cut with fine flesh colored netting support, 24" waist, 57" long; PLUS the second a more 'modern' dress for a n

Black with pink and red print having velvet roses, semi-boned straight-cut bodice with narrow strap and angled pleats to center back waist, narrow skirt flared at the back with center pleats having hi

CHIFFON EVENING DRESS, 1930s. Sleeveless sapphire blue silk having bias-cut overskirt of narrow angled panels forming streamers, back bow detail, front decorated with chiffon and velvet flower. B-38,

1 black voided silk velvet party dress on chiffon ground w/ bateau neckline, drop W w/ gathering at SS & partially open skirt SSs, late 1920s, B 36", W 38", L 32", (slip N/I, hemline altered, taken in

A yellow chiffon evening dress, 1930s, with lace and chiffon flare fabric to shoulders, diamanté embellishment to bodice and gathered waist, together with a black crêpe fabric evening dress, 1940s,

White silk crepe covered in clear, gray & black glass beads, cream beaded belt, L 44", (mends on shoulder & back, bead losses) fair; t/w 1 black velvet 1930s evening cape, very good.

Bubblegum pink plisse chiffon, cut in arm holes, black velvet ribbon tie at neck, full gathered skirt w/ velvet ribbon trimmed hem, label "Pierre Balmain Paris", couture tape "138736", B 34", W 23", L

1 bias cut w/ jet beaded illusion yoke, (minor bead loss, run in illusion CB)) B 36", W 33", H 40", L 58"; shirtwaist gown w/ jewelled Peter Pan collar, CF opens to red, W 25', L 57", both very good

Nina Ricci Evening Dress, c. 1990 Evening dress made of blue and black iridescent taffeta mixed with black velvet, lace, and feathers. The bodice is made of taffeta overlayed with black lace and cut w

Black with ruched voile, upper bodice having velvet ties above velvet bodice with self buttons, long voile sleeve decorated with butterflies worked in white beads and embroidery, bias-cut skirt. B-42,

Seven evening bags, mainly from 1930s, including several beaded examples, one purple satin with sequin decoration, another black velvet; together with a silver beaded choker and a pair of opera glasse

1920s-30s eveningwear, comprising a black beaded tulle waistcoat; an early 1930s bias cut chiffon dress; black Chantilly dress; two green velvet jackets, one with a fur collar; a faux fur stole and tw