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Lot Description

Three Geoffrey Beene Knit Dresses, Fall 1971

A version of the first dress is featured in the illustration by Jeff Sayre available in Lot 27.

The First: A brown wool knit day dress with trompl'oeil each colored trump l'oeil collar and necktie.
Archive note on this dress states, 'original was very short'.
Label: No Label
Model Number: 32

The Second: A light gray wool jersey day dress with navy polka dots, stylized neckline, cuffed short sleeves, full gathered skirt, side front zipper closure with snaps, and center front button closures.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Model Number: 381

The Third: A black wool jersey dress with attached center front tie with black wool tassel. Good condition. Lining coming loose at back right zipper.

Label: Geoffrey Beene
Size Label: 12
Model Number: 26

The First:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 19"
Waist: 18.5"
Hips: 20"
Shoulder: 15"
Sleeve: 22"
Length (underarm to hem): 37"

The Second:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 17"
Waist: 13.5"
Hips: 25"
Shoulder: 14.5"
Sleeve: 7"
Length (underarm to hem): 34"

The Third:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 18.5

Waist: 17"

Shoulders: 15.5"

Hips: 19"
Sleeve length: 22.5"

Length (underarm to hem): 34.5"

The Geoffrey Beene Archive

Condition Report

Condition:

The First: Overall condition is good with two holes in knit on right front collar. One hole on collar on left neckline. One small hole on collar at center back closure.

The Second: Overall condition is good with two small brown spots on right back hip. Small hole on left sleeve underarm.

The Third: Overall condition is excellent with no visible issues.

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