A. Goodman by Jerry Parnis Black Silk Dress,1950's

A. Goodman by Jerry Parnis Black Silk Faille Cocktail Dress,1950's

Mollie Parnis Black Silk Dress, ca. 1950s

sheer bodice with sweet heart style black silk/satin dress, velvet at shoulders, fitted at waist, pleated back, seam repair needed, back metal zipper, approx. 36 bust, 26 waist

Saks Fifth Avenue Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Beaded Trim, 1950's.Labelled 'a Saks Fifth Avenue Original'

Saks Fifth Avenue Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Beaded Trim, 1950's.Labelled 'a Saks Fifth Avenue Original' Armpit to armpit 17.5" Waist 12.5" CB length 40"

Saks Fifth Avenue Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Beaded Trim, 1950's.Labelled 'a Saks Fifth Avenue Original'

Mollie Parnis black silk sleeveless dress, estimated size 8 (size not warranted)

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,

silk fabric. Good condition - one tiny pinhole and a few small repairs. 40 bust/30 waist

French Haute Couture Purple & Black Warp Print Silk Cocktail Dress, ca. 1950's. Possibly Schiaparelli. Armpit to armpit 17" Waist 12.5"

I. Magnin Importers Red & Black Silk Taffeta Tartan Cocktail Dress, ca. 1950's. Probably copy of a French couture model. "I. Magnin Importers" label was used for imported Paris couture models.

Hattie Carnegie for Neiman Marcus Couture Black Cut Velvet Silk Satin Cocktail Dress, 1950's. Seams are haute couture style hand finished.  Armpit to armpit 17.5", Waist 12.5".

Mainbocher Haute Couture Black Silk Dress with jacquard strawberry pattern, 1950s.

Mollie Parnis Floral Printed Silk Twill Dress, c.1950's.

square neck, cap sleeves, wide gathered band at waist, square plunging back with metal zipper, wiggle skirt with attached overlay, bust 34, waist 26, length of skirt 23, seams have been let out in bac

3/4 dolman sleeves, large fabric faux button front, band at waist pleated skit, back metal zipper, one loose button, some seam repair needed, wear at neck and shoulders, see photo's, approx. 40 bust,

approx. 36 bust, 28 waist, some powder marks inside of neckline, see photo's

Christian Dior New York Black Silk & Wool Blend Cocktail Dress, ca. late 1950's

James Galanos Red & Black Print Flocked Silk Satin Cocktail Dress,ca. mid 1950's Armpit to armpit 18.5" Waist 12.75" Skirt length 23"

Bergdorf Goodman Haute Couture Brown & Black Floral Silk Brocade Jacket & Dress Suit, F/W 1959. Hand written dated '9-8-59' on the label with clients name. All seams are haute couture style hand finis

Balenciaga for Bergdorf Goodman 100% silk black evening/cocktail dress, size 44. In good condition.

Vintage 1950's Black Silk Jacquard Floral Dress with Built in Crinoline Skirt Lining to add volume to the gathered skirt. 22" metal zipper closure at the back. Approximate measurements: Bust 32", wais

Black silk faille w/ black bead & sequin all-over embroidery, tight fitting w/ narrow shoulder straps, B 35", W 25", H 35", L 44.5", (missing beads & sequins, esp. on L back hem) very good.

Black velvet w/ 2 black silk matte skirt bands, square neckline to low V-back, labeled "Effie Jordan, New York", B 34", W 25", L 43", (straps messily shortened, small pale white stains to F & B skirt