TWO CREPE EVENING DRESSES, LATE 1930s

1 crepe de chine evening dress w/ high cowl neck, short puff sleeves w/ ruched SHs, double rows of descending circular cascades from back W into double ruffle train, self-covered buttons at CB, c. 193

1 purple silk velvet w/ crystal & iridescent pearlized seed beads in rose motif to high round neckline & draped puff sleeve, original matching self-covered belt, B 36”, W 30”, L 60”,

Sleeveless evening dress in black silk chiffon w/ large lame polka dots, gathered over SHs, at CF B for V-neckline & at front W, self-covered buttons at CB, flared skirt w/ extra gores for fullness, B

1 dusty rose silk tulle w/ chemical lace & crepe back satin slip, scoop neckline w/ attached SH cape, B 36”, W 32”, L 50”, slip B 34”, L 54”, (light discoloration w/ stai

1 lavender silk crepe chiffon evening gown w/ front cowl neck into plunging V back, draped self bows over SH secured w/ round paste buckle, pieced floor length trained skirt, B 36”, W 32”,

1 sleeveless chartreuse crepe chiffon evening dress w/ lame embroidery to deep V neckline at CF & scoop neckline at CB, shaped W yoke w/ ruched & gather attached skirt heavily embellished w/ lame embr

1 ashes of roses crepe back silk satin w/ elaborate swags & ties, asymmetrical bias wrap overskirt, label “Meeley, 2012 Walnut St. Philadelphia, Chantilly #1057”, B 34”, W 30”,

2-pc printed silk crepe chiffon ensemble c/o sleeveless dress w/ blouson top & deep skirt flounce sheared to form gathers w/ blue silk chiffon hem stitch border, matching long slv jacket, edges finish

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

A gold lamé and sage-green crepe bias-cut gown, early 1930s, together with a black chiffon dinner dress; a 1930s blonde mohair wig and two gold embroidered cloche hats, late 1920s, busts 86-92cm, 34-

Dove grey woven patterned rayon in novelty textured hexagon waffle weave w/ silk georgette neckline & broad SH panels studded w/ pronged rhinestones, self tie at CB, B 32", W 24", L 52", (underarm sta

1 resist printed black silk w/ floral bouquet motif in red, purple, yellow & green, deep V CF into plunging back w/ self wrapped straps, early 1930s, B 36”, W 26”, L 56”, (few stains

1 green silk tulle overdress w/ high round neckline into plunging surplice CB, broad band of densely embroidered silver gel sequins from front neckline to back of SHs & as faux godets at hem, B 34&rdq

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

1 peach silk velvet, cloth flower trim, B 33", W 23", L 56" (couple light brown skirt stains); 1 beige taffeta w/ ruched midriff, B 36", H 38", L 45"-54" (holes made by CF paste pin, light stains) bot

1 cream satin gown w/ bateau neckline into V back, bias cut trained skirt, 1930s, B 36”, W 30”, L 60”, (wear/scuffing & few tiny holes CF below collar and CB W, scattered small pulls

2-pc in clipped silk chenille in floral motif on net ground c/o fitted sheath w/ scoop neck, broad double ruffle over SHs into plunging back & long sleeve bolero w/ draped SH fall, blouson back & CF t

1 tawny cotton velveteen sleeveless evening dress w/ high front neckline to plunging V back, navy blue suede covered CF button closures & belt stamped “Max Hartman & Simon”, c. 1932, B 36&rdqu

Black crepe silk bodice w/ geometric lamé bands woven into B & applied at W, self tie drape at left SH w/ silk velvet band at ends & bullion fringe, attached black silk velvet drop W band, original u

1 burgundy velvet w/ round neckline, beaded CF, slashed sleeves w/ fitted & beaded cuff, self-belt, bias cut ankle length skirt, label “NRA Dress Code Authority”, B 36”, W 28”, L 6

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 Cleopatra inspired brown silk panne velvet evening gown w/ broad tulle brass nailhead studded collar & fitted cuff, deep keyhole CB, c. 1934, B 32”, W 26”, L 62”, (belt missing, 0.

1 off-white satin w/ inserted flat butterfly bow bursting from SH blade slits, piped edges at neckline, armscyes & back SH slits, slender self tie at W, B 34”, W 30”, L 55”, (underar

1 1980s black satin strapless, elongated ruched bodice w/ left side hip bow, labeled ""Christian Dior, Robes du Soir, NY", B 34", W 24", L 41.5", excellent; 1 S-S 2006 Galliano for Dior dusty plum dre