TWO SILK EVENING GOWNS, NEW YORK, 1930s

1 blue & silver ripple lame' evening gown w/ V-neckline, cap sleeves, gathering into broad W band, wide flared skirt, c. 1940, B 40", W 30", L 56", (light underarm stains, 0.75" repair & 0.75" seam op

Both w/ label “Geoffrey Beene New York”: 1 silk & tinsel panne velvet w/ strong SH, long sleeve, full length partially faux wrap skirt w/ slit at left side & open drape to right H, Fall 1989,

2-pc bias cut floral printed silk crepe chiffon in lavenders, pinks & yellow on cream ground w/ gathers from diagonal front seam over SHs & into crossover back w/ hook & eye closure, CF blossom corsag

1 blush china silk gown w/ square neckline trimmed in mm lace w/ attached imitation gros point de Venise chemical lace bid, short dolman sleeves w/ tucking over SHs, mm lace under sleeve & chemical la

1 hot pink panne silk velvet opera cape w/ broad collar & hem trimmed in imitation of chinchilla, heavily bands of self- corded ruching to collar & above hem, CF self- tie, lined in blush pink satin b

1 black silk georgette w/ narrow band of bugle beading around neckline & cowl back, broad bands of bugle bead embroidery from left H across front & back in geometric design, floor length full skirt, B

Tonico Paris New York silk chiffon evening gown, Late 20th c., layered ivory chiffon with black trim, one shoulder style with double ruffle bustline and flower embellishment, fully lined, approx. 37"b

1 black silk satin w/ gathered & draped strapless bodice w/ printed panne velvet rose & leaf cutout applique trailing onto skirt front, lined w/ black linen buckram, label “Sada Sacks Inc. New Y

Blush pink silk satin sleeveless gown w/ cream CF panel & kick pleat embroidered w/ metal thread sequins, bugle beads, paillettes, pronged rhinestones & graduated pearls in meandering floral & sprig m

2-pc iron ore red silk ottoman w/ standing collar & fitted bodice of fine pale pink silk faille overlaid w/ black silk spotted tulle & applied rows of black lace ruffles w/ French jet beading, black s

Empire gown of ivory silk brocaded w/ metallic gold & pale blue flowers, draped columnular silhouette, Brussels applique lace bodice, B 32", W 27", L 58", (few brown stains, lace tear at R arm hole, s

Carolina Herrera New York Black Lace & Brown Silk Taffeta Evening Gown, 2000's-2010's. Made in USA. Armpit to armpit 15”, Waist 13”, Hip 18.5”

1 brown silk velvet dress w/ fitted W gathered under B, double row ruched collar, slashed dolman sleeves to deep fitted cuff w/ row of self-covered decorative buttons, keyhole CB, slender self belt w/

1 sapphire blue, CF buttons, rhinestone band at shoulders, B 40", W 30", (2 seam openings, some buttonholes worn) fair; 1 black silk chiffon w/ cut velvet sleeves & bodice, jet bead trim, B 36", H 38"

A Farquharson & Wheelock pink and gold brocaded satin evening gown, 1910-12, labelled to the waist stay '3 East 47th Street, New York', with boned inner silk corset, wrap-over bodice panel with tulle

1 black silk sleeveless evening sheath w/ bateau neckline, attached cocoon cape, pleated to SHs & underside of hem, weighted hem, CB zip closure, c. 1957-1960, label, "Traina-Norell New York", B 40",

1 Cleopatra inspired brown silk panne velvet evening gown w/ broad tulle brass nailhead studded collar & fitted cuff, deep keyhole CB, c. 1934, B 32”, W 26”, L 62”, (belt missing, 0.

1 lavender silk crepe chiffon evening gown w/ front cowl neck into plunging V back, draped self bows over SH secured w/ round paste buckle, pieced floor length trained skirt, B 36”, W 32”,

1 printed silk crepe chiffon w/ illusion neckline, ruched front W w/ Art Deco clasp in emerald & crystal paste, flared floor length skirt, silk & chiffon integrated undresses, c. 1931, label “Blacks

Now based in New York, Ãngel Sánchez is a world renowned Venezuelan fashion designer who specializes in evening wear and bridal designs. This strapless dress is blue silk twill printed with black

1 trained black silk velvet gown w/ draped collar, puff sleeves & oversized self-bow to front left H, c. 1932, B 38”, W 28”, L 61”, (sash detached from W, some light wear/crush spots

Both 2-piece, V-front & back Ws on bodices, cap sleeves & B 32", W 25", Skt W 26", Skt L 36": 1 baby blue silk satin w/ spring flower brocade, ballet neckline, (tiny hole at left W, few stains, undera

Both sleeveless: 1 "Frank Starr" floral silk chine print in red, orange & olive roses, spaghetti straps & huge back bow, B 38", W 27", L 59", excellent; 1 dark pink "Mignon" chiffon over silk, B 36",

Both labeled "Arnold Scaasi”: 1 black gown w/ woven brush velour polka dots on black silk satin ground, white florals, B 35", W 24.5", L 60", (1 detached floral, hem dirty/lightly worn, minor fr