TWO SILK EVENING DRESSES, 1930s

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 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 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 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

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 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”,

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

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 orange tulle w/ silk velvet ribbons gathered & applied to cape yoke & full skirt hem, silk velvet machine stitched W band, mid 1930s, label “Yella Roses, Manteaux Firenze”, B 38, W 30&#8

1 black silk georgette w/ amorphous leaf & feather motifs in grey w/ blue & pink blossoms & pine needles, cape set into W at front, gathered over SHs & into deep fall at back, flared floor length skir

1 1920s beige china silk w/ beige silk floral embroidery, B 34", W 27", L 45", (several very small stains, 1 small hole at hem); 1 black silk satin w/ attached paniers, sequin bodice & black tulle sle

2-pc bias cut floral printed silk crepe chiffon in lavenders, pinks & yellow on cream ground w/ gathers from diagonal front seam over SHs & into crossover back w/ hook & eye closure, CF blossom corsag

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

1 fine black souffle w/ black silk satin bands & hem, bodice w/ black satin bands embroidered w/ jet beads on black satin bands applied to black silk chiffon over gold lame' embroidery w/ pearl accent

1 black silk satin w/ hand beaded in jet bow motif, silk satin ribbon, curled ostrich feathers & mm lace, CF hidden closure w/ overlapping panel, pre-made feather boned W band stamped “Warners&r

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

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

Purple silk velvet w/ standing ruffle collar, B 40", W 32", L 58", (shattering to sheer panels CF & sleeves, 1" seam opening left front W, significant crushing to velvet, 1" tear left sleeve cuff) fai

2-pc evening dress printed w/ violets on textured cream silk ground, 1/2 silk puff SH length sleeves, ribbon insertion at W, draped silk crepe de chine neck & front, silk satin pleated band above hem,

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

2-pc ensemble c/o of powder blue dress & jacket of crepe chiffon w/ cream slip, dress w/ draped collar gathered at CF, tiered ruffle sleeves, CF inverted V floating panel into draped W tie w/ double s