Two Dresses: Malcolm Starr and Donald Brooks, 1960s

This lot contains two dresses.

THE FIRST
A-line dress with a fancy weave and print in silver metallic thread, orange, purple, blue, yellow, and white. The dress is cut with a square neckline, cap sleeves, princess seams, in-seam pocket over each hip, and closes down the center back with a zipper.
Label: Malcolm Starr
Size Label: Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 13"
Chest: 30"
Waist: 31"
Hips: 35"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 31.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 13.5"

THE SECOND
White cotton dress woven with a circle design and printed with a red floral and purple geometric pattern. The fitted bodice is made in two layers and is joined to the skirt with straps at the sides. The bodice is open at the back and finished with an appliqued bib at the front. The top closes with hooks and eyes and the skirt closes with a bar and hook and zipper.
Label: Donald Brooks / Boutique
Size Label: Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14"
Chest: 28"
Waist: 23"
Hips: 38"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 38.5"
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 good with some loose threads around the hook and eye closure, minor discoloration around the crew neckline, and a small faint spot on the front hip.
THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good with some minor spots in the lining.
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