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Lot 32
Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner Blue Velvet Coat with Sable Trim, 1968
Sale 1191 - Summer Fashion & Accessories
Jun 9, 2023 10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
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Estimate
$500 - 700
Price Realized
$2,016
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Lot Description
Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner Blue Velvet Coat with Sable Trim, 1968


Dark blue velvet evening coat cut trimmed with brown sable. The coat is cut with a stand collar, long flared sleeves, and a center front closure with heavy gold-colored braid and buttons. 

A similar version of this coat is held in the Costume Collection at the Chicago History Museum: 
https://collections.carli.illinois.edu/digital/collection/chm_museum/id/1571/rec/3

The orang dress visible under this coat is not included in this lot. 

Label: Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner 
Size Label: 8 
Style/Serial No.: N/A 

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15" 
Chest: 34" 
Waist: 32" 
Hips: 40" 
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 55" 
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 25" (uncuffed) 

This lot is located in Chicago.
Property from the Estate of Vectra Orkin Barnette, Atlanta, Georgia
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