Sold for $313

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Lot Description

Two Vintage Dresses; One Bill Blass, One Norman Norell, 1960-80s

This lot includes two dresses.

THE FIRST
Red and blue crepe with white flower print day dress with full gathered sleeves, wrapped tie waist, and full gathered skirt.
Label: Bill Blass

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.25"
Chest: 36.5"
Waist: 28"
Hips: 41"
Length (underarm to hem): 32"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 34"

THE SECOND
Light green crepe long sleeve shift dress with jewel neckline, center front covered button closure, and matching neck tie.
Label: Norman Norell
Serial No.: 16636-1008-10

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 37.5"
Waist: 33.5"
Hips: 39"
Length (underarm to hem): 48.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 28.5"
Tie Length: 108"
Tie Width (at center back): 2.25"

Property from the Collection of Joseph H. and June S. Hennage, Williamsburg, Virginia

Condition Report

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good structurally there is discoloration under the arms and some loose tacking on waist tie at each side seam.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good structurally though there are multiple light spots most noticeably on the front left top near sleeve cap, around each sleeve hem, both front dress panels, and the back right near hip level. The hemline appears to have been restitched and there is a detached button and two snaps from the front closure which are maintained with the garment. The tie is detached and has some pulls in the fabric and some light spots as well.

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