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Lot Description

Two Geoffrey Beene Suits and One Dress, 1966

The First: Navy and ivory silk crepe skirt and jacket.
Label: Geoffrey Been
Inventory No.: 23

The Second: Ivory silk crepe de chine stress. Long sleeves and center front button plaquette.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Inventory No.: 9

The Third: A black and ivory silk satin jacket and dress.
Label: Geoffrey Beene
Inventory No.: 24

The First:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Jacket:
Chest: 20"
Waist: 19.5"
Hip: 19.5"
Shoulders: 16"
Length (underarm to hem): 12"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 21"

Skirt:
Waist: 12"
Hips: 18"
Length: 23"

The Second:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 18"
Waist: 17.5"
Hip: 18.5"
Shoulders: 15.5"
Length (underarm to hem): 29"
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 23"

The Third:
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Chest: 18"
Waist: 19.5"
Hip: 23"
Shoulders: 10"
Length (underarm to hem): 29.5"

Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Jacket:
Chest: 20.5"
Waist: 21"
Hip: 21.5"
Shoulders: 16"
Length (underarm to hem): 12"

The Geoffrey Beene Archive

Condition Report

Condition:
The First:
Overall condition is excelllent.

The Second:
Overall condition is good. Discoloration down shoulders from hanging, and around hem.

The Third:
Overall condition is good. Discoloration around hem of dress and fraying on right hem of the cream satin. Jacket loose stitches under each arm.

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