TWO EVENING GOWNS, 1940s

1 melon silk velvet, self-covered buttons on sleeves & dress back, B 38", W 32", (small hole on left front sleeve seam, faint underarm stain, discoloration at shoulder seams); 1 gold figured satin w/

1 silver lame' iris motif on grey satin ground, sweetheart neckline w/ self-ruffle, dramatic standing puff sleeves, fitted bodice w/ flat self-covered CB buttons, full length skirt, silk velvet ribbon

1 w/ gold braid & sequin trim, short sleeves, B 40", W 34", (2 pea-sized holes back skirt, few light stains); 1 dark plum, long sleeves, raised jewel, bead & sequin embroidery on shoulders & back, B 4

These two 1940s evening gowns include a floor length chartreuse crepe wrap dress with heavy fringe, V neckline and long sleeves in good condition (31.5" waist), and a sheer sleeveless fit-n-flare blac

1 w/ long sleeves & gold leather trim neck, B 34", W 26", (2 small sleeve holes) very good; 1 sheath w/ cap sleeves & 2 dramatic & long floating back panels w/ fur trimmed hems, B 36", W 26", excellen

1 bias cut w/ jet beaded illusion yoke, (minor bead loss, run in illusion CB)) B 36", W 33", H 40", L 58"; shirtwaist gown w/ jewelled Peter Pan collar, CF opens to red, W 25', L 57", both very good

1. Egg shell taffeta evening gown. Covered metal zipper, sweetheart color, embroidery across the waist. Appears to be a size small. Excellent condition. 2. Black crepe sleeveless evening gown. Satin l

1 black silk crepe evening gown w/ jeweled bodice in gold, white & turquoise, B 38", W 30", L 67", (2 holes 1/2" at back hem, unstitched underarm seams, unstitched gold threads, missing belt, minor be

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1 vermillion hammered crepe evening dress w/ front cowl neck, inset bias front W panel w/ diagonal tucks at sides & back V-neck into long drop ties, draped half sleeves extending from back panel, B 34

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1 pink & gold patterned silk lame’ w/ SH straps into low back, shaped torso w/ godet insert, B 32", W 28", L 58", (staining to skirt hem up to 9", discoloration/tarnish, 5" of loose stitching C

Comprises: 1.) a pale blue taffeta gown with gold lace waistband and matching jacket with apricot feather trim. 2.) a white and pink silk satin evening gown. Both approximate size 4 - 6. From the Esta

Two Evening Gowns

Red silk having V-neck, padded shoulder, cap sleeve and keyhole back, bodice decorated with swallow on flowering branch worked in polychrome sequins and gold cord above an asymmetrical shaped waistlin

Floral patterned black lace, square neck, spaghetti straps & full skirt, silk satin belt, lined, labeled "Mainbocher, Inc", B 36", W 25", L 49", (tiny hole at front left bottom strap) excellent. PROVE

1 emerald velvet, braided bodice straps, side-draped hobble-style skirt w/ bustle back, gold leather piping, gold leaf cluster at side W, B 34", W 24", L 62"-57", (some small stains & wear on skirt, a

black silk crepe evening dress w/ smocked bodice, gold & coral embellished shoulders, (small hole at left bust, minor embellishment loss) B 36" - 40", W 28", L 59", very good

Silver grey ribbed silk with gold satin stripe, sleeveless sweetheart bodice having pleated wide strap, gathered at center bust, center seam above inverted pleat, skirt back gathered into a gold moir�

Swirling floral metallic gold brocade on gold faille, low V back, 12 buttons, sleeveless, tie belt, B to 40", W to 28", L 60", (faint tarnish to underarms, .5" tear to bodice back) very good.

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

Both sleeveless: 1 red floral cut to black chiffon, pair black tulle CF & CB skirt gores, B 34", W 28", L 59", (hole in tulle); 1 purple w/ low back trimmed w/ small silver studs & crystal beads, B 32

1 blue & silver ripple lame' evening gown w/ V-neckline, cap sleeves, gathering into broad W band, wide flared skirt, c. 1940, B 40", W 30", L 56", (light underarm stains, 0.75" repair & 0.75" seam op