Collection of Four Designer Dresses: One Scaasi Two-Piece Ensemble, One Bill Blass, One Louis Feraud, and One Jo Copeland, 1970s

The first of these four dresses was worn by Austine McDonnell Hearst (1920-1991). Austine McDonnell Hearst lived among fashion and high society through her work in the newspaper business, and her marriages to Igor Cassini and William Randolph Hearst Jr. She cultivated close friendships with Charles James and Marguery Bolhagen and would collaborate with designers on custom garments, which she modeled at shows and events. Many of these pieces now reside in museum collections, including the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This lot includes four designer ensembles; one two-piece, three dresses.

THE FIRST
Brown silk satin two-piece ensemble with woven satin polka dots including a cropped jacket lined with purple satin; paired with matching bloused top dress with gathered skirt.
Label: Arnold Scaasi
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 37"
Waist: 32"
Hips: 36"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 20"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 26.5"

DRESS
Shoulders: 18"
Chest: 33"
Waist: 28"
Hips: 50"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 49"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 10"

THE SECOND
Navy wool long sleeve dress with turtleneck collar, white ruffled cuffs, and plastic diamond buttons.
Label: Bill Blass / Dress
Size Label: 19
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 41"
Waist: 40"
Hips: 40"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 39.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31.5"

THE THIRD
Grey cotton checkered short sleeve dress with white front bodice and belted waist.
Label: Louis Feraud / Made in W. Germany / D 38 US 8 UK 12 F 40
Size Label: 8
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 17"
Chest: 39.5"
Waist: 24.5"
Hips: 69"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 46.75"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 23"

BELT
Length (tip of buckle to end of belt): 35.75"Width (center back): 3.25"
THE FOURTH
Black wool dress with baby blue satin collar and bows at shoulder.
Label: Pattullo-JoCopeland
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.25"
Chest: 35.5"
Waist: 31.5"
Hips: 36"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 37.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 9"
Property from the Collection of a Midwest University

Condition:THE FIRSTThe overall condition is very good with minor wear near seams. THE SECONDThe overall condition is good structurally with dark spots on both white cuffs and some loose threads throughout the dress.THE THIRDThe overall condition is very good structurally with a small brown mark on shoulder. THE FOURTHThe overall condition is very good structurally with a few spots on blue collar and white mark on dress.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.