ELIZABETH ARDEN DAMASK EVENING GOWN, USA, 1950s

Black on black woven silk damask plaid gown w/ draped SHs continuing into free shawl across back & stitched into front bodice on either side of deep V neck, oversize padded bows at lower back w/ train

Black w jewel decoration and gold appliquys in foliate decoration. The dress likely a size 8. The dress with long sleeves. The dress in excellent condition.

Circa 1953, from the Queen Elizabeth Coronation Series. Excellent condition. No box.

Circa 1953, from the Queen Elizabeth Coronation Series. Excellent condition. No box.

Copper, brown and black floral taffeta sheath having boned bodice with center panel slightly gathered into curved seams and watteau back, skirt back with pleated gore, weighted hem, unlined. B-34, W-2

Short sleeve fitted bodice embroidered w/ red crystal bugle beads in vermicelli pattern & strawberries in pink sequins, crystal & green seed beads on red silk ground, pink silk satin belt, ankle lengt

Futuristic green devore velvet evening sheath w/ iridescent black woven highlights, single long sleeve & asymmetrical rib quilted clavicle extension into black lame' wrap ties, same iridescent black t

Periwinkle blue hand-pleated linen, scoop neckline, bell skirt w/ pair bows to each side, labeled, B 37", W 27.5", H 43", L 59", (lining w/ 2 red letters, not visible) excellent.

Sheer coral chiffon evening ensemble c/o bias cut triple layer sheath w/ spaghetti straps, CF B w/ handkerchief drape, dramatic over-tunic w/ extended floor length hanging sleeves & bias cut fullness

Floral pattern silk, ecru net & lace underskirt, upper bodice & sleeves, bustle back skirt, mauve beaded medallions & tassels, B 36"-38", W 31, L 57", (dirty, few stains, lining shredded) fair-very go

1 red "Stavropolous" light-weight wool, long CB panel to be worn in various styles, B 34", H 38", (few pin dot holes) very good; 1 chine lilacs printed on white taffeta, full length back draped panel,

Sleeveless navy blue silk satin brocaded with metallic gold dots, having wide V-neck and back with pleated fold-over trim, fitted bodice, full skirt and long snap-in sleeves with elbow tucks and cuff.

Burgundy silk velvet evening gown w/ wide V- neckline accented w/ applied rhinestone band to W, plunging back neckline, attached self belt w/ Deco clasp, full trained skirt, label "Julius Garfinckel &

Black silk taffeta w/ white curling print, fitted sheath w/ bottom skirt flare, label "Mainbocher Inc.", B 34", W 24", H 36", L 55"-59", (around hem edge fabric shattered, scattered holes) fair.

Sleeveless champagne peau de soie evening gown w/ flat neckline, fitted W w/ horizontal knife pleats, folded flat panel pleated to back neckline & W with cascading tails, slightly trained skirt, lined

I. Magnin Importers Couture Pink Satin Evening Gown, ca. late 1940's early 1950's.

Rose pink faille having fitted bodice with wide strap cut with lapel, front self buttons and low back, wide attached sash cut on the bias, flared skirt inset at back waist with a slightly longer demil

Chestnut satin having boned bodice with black lace overlay decorated with black sequins, pleated satin top band, set-in waist, slightly trained full satin skirt with front lace center panel. Labeled.

Bergdorf Goodman Red Paisley Damask Evening Gown, ca.1960. Possibly inspired by Yves Saint Laurent Fall 1960 collection at Dior.

After Six long black dress with a simple and elegant silhouette. Backside has detailed buttons along zipper and a low back. A matte satin polyester with acetate lining. 56.5 in. Long, Waist 32in. Hips

Both w/ label “Geoffrey Beene New York”: 1 silk & tinsel panne velvet w/ strong SH, long sleeve, full length partially faux wrap skirt w/ slit at left side & open drape to right H, Fall 1989,

Two couture evening gowns, 1950s, comprising Pierre Balmain grey satin cocktail dress with undulating ivory bands, c.1955, with Lesage embroidery of chenille flowerheads with silver borders; together

1 black silk georgette w/ narrow band of bugle beading around neckline & cowl back, broad bands of bugle bead embroidery from left H across front & back in geometric design, floor length full skirt, B

1 heather grey jersey w/ silver lame' futurist halter top over geometric plunging V neckline, open back, full floor length skirt, label “Geoffrey Beene”, B 32”, W 28”, L 60”,