Martin Ross Dress Accompanied by Two Pieces of Costume Jewelry

This dress was worn by Secretary Albright to a holiday event at the Clinton White House in the 1990s.

THE FIRST
Longsleeve dress in black velvet with dark brown silk charmeuse binding and hem extension inserts. Dress is fully-lined in black silk and has a rear zipper closure.
Label: Martin Ross/Stanley Platos
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: United States

THE SECOND
Choker necklace in gold-tone metal with black stone beads and jasper. Includes a box.
Label: Francesca Romana
Country of Origin: Brazil

Approximate Dimensions:
19" L x 1" W

THE THIRD
Rose-shaped brooch in gold-tone metal with crystal embellishments.

Approximate Dimensions:
2.25" x 2.25"

This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition
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