Two Anne Fogarty Dresses and One Traina-Norell Dress, 1950-60s

This lot contains three dresses.

THE FIRST
Sleeveless black ribbed taffeta dress with a wide scoop neckline, flared skirt, and a center back zipper.
Label: The Anne Fogarty Room / Lord and Taylor
Size Label: Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 12"
Chest: 29"
Waist: 26"
Hips: 36"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 48"

THE SECOND
White lace dress, belt, and slip. Sleeveless white lace dress with crew neckline and very full skirt gathered into the waistline. The dress closes down the side and left shoudler with many small covered buttons. The slip is made of a light blue synthentic material with thin shoulder straps, fitted bodice, and flared skirt sewn with rows of sythentic horsehair. The boned belt is made of blue draped satin and closes with hooks and eyes and snaps.
Label: Traina-Norell / New York
Size Label: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
DRESS
Shoulders: 13"
Chest: 30"
Waist: 24"
Hips: 42
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 46"

SLIP
Shoulders: 10"
Chest: 30"
Waist: 24"
Hips: 44"
Length (high shoulder point to hem):
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 39

THE THIRD
White cotton summer dress woven with white stripes and paired with a white and brown leather belt. The dress is cut with a fold down collar, long sleeves cut in one with the main body, and a center front panel of vertical tucks. The full skirt is reduced into the waistline with small pleats.
Dress Label: Anne Forgarty of Saks Fifth Avenue
Size Label: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 23"
Hips: 40"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 40"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 29.5"

Belt:
27.5" x 1"
This lot is located in Chicago.
Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation, and future acquisitions.

Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good with no condition issues.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is good with a few open seams in the bodice. The overall condition of the slip is poor with fading throughout and some stretched or split seams.
THE THIRD
The overall condition of the dress is very good with no condition issues. The belt is in good condition and is slightly mishapen and has some scratched out numbers written in ink on the back.
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