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Lot Description

Two Geoffrey Beene Evening Dresses, Fall 1975

Both of these dresses feature in the three illustrations available in Lot 31.

A version of the dress on the left is featured in a photograph by Andrew Eccles in the 1995 book 'Geoffrey Beene' by Brenda Cullerton.

A duplicate of the first dress was donated by Geoffrey Beene to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in 2001, accession number: 2001.393.16.

The First: Taupe matte jersey dress with tied scoop neck, long sleeves with zippered hem, tucks, and center back zipper closure.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Label: Size 10
Inventory No.: 109

The Second: Ivory silk satin short sleeve dress with stitched ribbing, scoop neck, and corded belt.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Inventory No.: 151

The First:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 15"
Waist: 13"
Hip: 17"
Shoulders: 14.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 51"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 24.5"

The Second:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 19.5"
Waist: 18.5"
Hip: 19.5"
Shoulders: 16"
Length (underarm to hem): 55"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 7.5"

The Geoffrey Beene Archive

Condition Report

Condition:
The First:
Overall condition is good, with numerous splits in seams down center back, under the right arm. Small hole in top of right sleeve and brown spot on back left hip.

The Second:
Overall condition is good with general soiling around shoulder line and around hem and on right hip, as well as under each arm.

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