Bill Blass Orange & Blue Velvet Gown with Feather Hem, c. 1972

Orange, blue and brown silk velvet dress with crew neckline, long sit-in fitted sleeves, center back zipper, trimmed in multi-colored feathers, linned in peach colored silk.
Label: Bill Blass
Size Label: Not labeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.5
Chest: 32"
Waist: 30"
Hips: 40"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 49.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 29"
This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition:

The overall condition is good to very good, the exterior of the dress is in very good condition, a small area at the hem of missing feathers, some spots and discoloration at the interior hem and a one inch rip to the understructure behind the feathers, not visible when worn.

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