TWO BLACK EMBELLISHED EVENING DRESSES, USA, 1940s

1 crepe w/ padded & quilted semi-detached cutout glazed cotton chintz faux corsage & Correlli embroidered gold linear leaf outline, notched collar, skirt gathered into drop W, B 37", W 28", L 55", (be

1 chartreuse wrap front w/ butterflies in crystal seed beads & gel sequins to left B, glove length dolman sleeve, heart shaped patch pocket below right H, label "Tula", B 40", W 27", L 58", (belt miss

Two Vintage 1930's and 1940's Black Evening Dresses. Medium size average. Rayon type material.

Black crepe semi-boned bodice with two rows of black fringe, long ivory skirt with side slit, covered in rows of fringe, corset added. B-36, W-26, H-36, L-46. (Alterations, faint stain near waist, lin

1 black crepe, embroidered w/ crystal seed beads in bow at front SHs, deep V-neckline, ray pleated to CF W, B 38", W 26", L 45", (belt missing, two 0.5" seam openings front W, minor bead & significant

Both w/ label "Ceil Chapman": 1 black silk twill w/ overlay of Chantilly lace, pleated fuchsia silk satin B band into puffs & drapes at CB, B 32", W 26", L 46", (wear/few holes to lace, minor discolor

Two-Piece Striped Silk Evening Dress, 1890s Red and black silk striped evening dress woven with a floral pattern with a bodice covered with shirred chiffon embellished with black jet beads, stand coll

2-pc black wool crepe evening dress w/ slender SH straps, V neckline, knife pleated hem, CB zip closure, black china silk lining & jacket w/ knife pleated collar, CF opening, hem & cuff & white crepe

Late 20th century. Full length vintage Lillie Rubin evening dress, black silk with black sequins all over, further embellished with star burst design of gold sequins and beads, rhinestones on mesh nec

black silk crepe evening dress w/ smocked bodice, gold & coral embellished shoulders, (small hole at left bust, minor embellishment loss) B 36" - 40", W 28", L 59", very good

1 black crepe w/ asymmetrical souffle illusion neckline & sleeve embellished w/ corded appliqué, label "A Filmland Creation Miss Hollywood Jr. Copyrighted 1935", B 40", W 26", L 42", (fraying to ed

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

1 silk leno weave w/ faux painted floral pattern, silk floss & ribbon embroidered bands across front & back of bodice & at cuffs, celadon silk satin cummerbund W w/ diagonal row of pleats from B over

1 black silk faille fitted sheath, pink satin deep V front, jeweled buttons to shoulders, B to 38", W 25", L 51", (1 quarter size stain at left side hem edge) very good; 1 2-piece black silk faille sh

1 black silk dress w/ embroidered net overlay continuing into yoke, center back keyhole w/ attached embroidered net gathered & pleated long SH cape, drop W with gathered multi-layered flounce, late 19

1 purple w/ SH & belt appliques w/ short chatoyant bugles, pronged colored rhinestones, faux pearls & fine gelatin sequins, B 40", W 28", L 62", (belt dirty, minor bead loss, fading/discoloration, man

With metallic brocade, late 1950s-early 1960s. One by Philip Hulitar. Approximate size 4-6. Dimensions: 56" L ; 

Black silk leno weave over double layer of silk taffeta, draped & twisted bodice w/ CF supporting spaghetti strap, skirt pleated into W, self covered belt, horsehair underskirts, label "Traina Norell,

1 black silk crepe evening gown w/ jeweled bodice in gold, white & turquoise, B 38", W 30", L 67", (2 holes 1/2" at back hem, unstitched underarm seams, unstitched gold threads, missing belt, minor be

Both w/ label "Pauline Trigere": 1 long sleeve purple wool jersey dress, cummerbund W tie w/ trailing back panels to hem & clear cabochons in double row circular buckle, flared skirt, B 34", W 30", L

An early Ceil Chapman Original Black Velvet & Pink Taffeta Evening Dress, ca. 1940s.

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,

1 w/ long sleeves & gold leather trim neck, B 34", W 26", (2 small sleeve holes) very good; 1 sheath w/ cap sleeves & 2 dramatic & long floating back panels w/ fur trimmed hems, B 36", W 26", excellen

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