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Lot Description

Three Geoffrey Beene Dresses, 1966-70s

One dress with brown and cream silk, center dress in orange and brown and third dress with embrodiered flowers on black velvet skirt.

The First: Ivory silk faille evening dress with horizontal bands of brown silk faille at sleeves and hem, ivory silk tie belt. Center back zip.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Inventory No.: 49

The Second: Long evening dress in brown and orange satin.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Inventory No.: 44

The Third: Long evening dress with ivory silk bodice and black velvet skirt embroidered with flowers and green leaves accented with rhinestones.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Inventory No.: 61

The First:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 19.5"
Waist: 14.5"
Hip: 22"
Shoulders: 16"
Length (underarm to hem): 54"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 23"

The Second:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 17.5"
Waist: 16.5"
Hip: 19.5"
Shoulders: 18"
Length (underarm to hem): 47"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 21.5"

The Third:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 17"
Waist: 13"
Hip: 22"
Shoulders: 15"
Length (underarm to hem): 50"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 22"

The Geoffrey Beene Archive

Condition Report

Condition:
The First:
Overall condition is very good. Discoloration under each arm, small spot on right of center front and on left hip. A few small spots on right hip.

The Second:
Overall condition is good with small blue spot on center front neckline and slight soiling at hem.

The Third:
Overall condition is fair with discoloration in the undearm and around neck. Large waterstain on back left shoulder. Side seams have been let out on back.

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