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Lot Description

Two Geoffrey Beene Silk Dresses, 1963-70s

The first dress features in the illustration by Kip Taylor available in Lot 5.

The second dress features in a photo by Jack Deutsch on page 81 of the 2005 book 'Beene by Beene'.

The First (1970s): Long black silk dress printed with yellow hand-painted vertical brushstroke stripes at front and back. Short kimono sleeves.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Size Label: 10
Inventory No.: 515

The Second (Spring 1963): Black and yellow silk short sleeve pull over sheath dress, scoop neckline with large bow and left knee-high slit.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Inventory No.: 6

The First:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across the Front:

DRESS WITH BOW
Chest: 17.75"

Waist: 17"

Shoulders: 12"

Hips: 17.5"

Length (underarm to hem): 35"

The Second:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across the Front:
Chest: 19"

Waist: 19"

Shoulders: 14"

Hips: 19.5"

Length (underarm to hem): 48"

Sleeve Length (shoulder seam to end of cuff): 9.5"

The Geoffrey Beene Archive

Condition Report

Condition:
The First: overall condition is very good with light discoloration around neckline and one shoulder hook and eye closure is loose.

The Second: overall condition is very good with a slight snag on the left front near the underarm, a light spot on the center back at waist level, and discoloration on center back neck from internal tag.

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