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Bill Blass, One Skirt Suit & Two Dresses
Estimate: $400-$600
Sold
$200
Timed Auction
Spring Fashion & Accessories
Location
Chicago
Description

Bill Blass, One Skirt Suit & Two Dresses



THE FIRST
Lightly tailored jacket in black wool crêpe with black silk charmeuse accents. Collarless round neckline. Padding at shoulders. Full-length sleeves. Silk charmeuse triangular paneling at waist. Button closures at front. Fully lined.

Label: Bill Blass
Retail Label: Bergdorf Goodman
Size Label: 10
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: USA

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16.5“
Chest: 38“
Waist: 34“
Hips: 38“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 27.5“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30“

THE SECOND
Knee-length straight skirt in black wool crêpe. Invisible zipper closure at back. Fully lined.

Label: Bill Blass
Size Label: 10
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: USA

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 27“
Hips: 39“
Length (side waist band to hem): 24.5“

THE THIRD
Shift dress in crimson wool crêpe. Round collarless neckline. Wrist-length sleeves; light padding at shoulders. Decorative pocket flaps at hips. Knee-length skirt. Invisible zipper and hook-and-eye closures at back. Fully lined.

Label: Bill Blass
Retail Label: Bergdorf Goodman
Size Label: 10
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: USA

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16“
Chest: 38“
Waist: 33“
Hips: 39“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 40“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 29.5“

THE FOURTH
Tailored shift dress in deep brown wool crêpe. Wide, round collarless neckline with V-shaped notch. Wrist-length sleeves; light padding at shoulders. Knee-length skirt. Invisible zipper and hook-and-eye closures at back. Fully lined.
Label: Bill Blass
Size Label: 10
Date: Late 20th Century
Country of Origin: USA

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.5“
Chest: 37“
Waist: 31“
Hips: 38“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 39“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 27.5“

Proceeds from the sale of this lot will benefit The Girl Scouts of Greater New York in Memory of Mary Phipps. 


From the Collection of Mary Stone Phipps


This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition
Condition: THE FIRSTThe overall condition is very good. Topmost button is slightly fraying at the back of the button. Lowermost loop closure is fraying slightly. THE SECONDThe overall condition is excellent.THE THIRDThe overall condition is good to very good. Residue mark at front of skirt, near hem. A few thread pulls throughout. THE FOURTHThe overall condition is very good to excellent. A few minor thread pulls throughout. Everything is sold 'As Is’. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional working condition photos, please email couturecr@hindmanauctions.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Clients must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction. 
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