89 (label)
89 (detail)
89 87 An early Hartnell couture bias-cut evening gown, circa 1930, narrow woven gold and ivory label, the sapphire blue bias-cut chiffon gown with complex lattice of diagonal and criss-cross pin-tucks overall, the hem with goffered pleats of chiffon, flounces to shoulders, with matching capelet, tie belt and satin petticoat, bust approx 92cm, 36in (4) £300 - 500
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88 A printed crêpe day dress, possibly Schiaparelli, circa 1938, block printed with blue lilac and chartreuse foliage, three navy glazed ceramic buttons to the broad, banded waist, padded shoulders, gathered short sleeves, bust 86-92cm, 34-36in
The fabric is reminiscent of the summer 1938 circus collection, which also included florals. £400 - 600
89 A Gabrielle chanel couture black lace evening gown, circa 1937-8, narrow woven brown on tan label, printed no 17252, with integral black rayon crêpe lining/petticoat, with deep V-neckline and low Vback, the edges and bias cut skirt seams top-stitched in black silk bands, a lace flounce to front hip, the shoulder straps linked to unusual boned ‘wing’ sleeves, bust approx 81cm, 32in
For a dress with similar topstitched banding see Metropolitan Museum catalogue, inventory 2004.447a,b. £1000 - 1500