Two Silk and Gauze Dresses Circa
Auction Date: May 22, 2023
Estimate: Estimate: 300 - 500
Sold for: $1,107
Lot: 4102
Circa 1920.
The first a sleeveless T-strap back evening dress, probably French, of champagne colored silk satin, decorated with rhinestones in bands to neckline, armholes, collar, scattered rhinestones to bodice and skirt, centering two elaborate floral motifs of rhinestones and colorless beads, with a belt of rhinestones to waist. Lined in silk gauze.The second, a pale brown lace gauze dress sheath, with flounce yoke.
Silk label to waist, in purple stitched embroidery: Mme. Hammer/IMPORTER/GOWNS AND SUITS/129 w. 45th st., NEW YORK.
Approximate dimensions: 32 bust 28 waist 40-50 L. from mid-shoulder to hems..
Provenance: Sale of items to benefit the Monterey History and Art Association. This non-profitassociation has been a guiding force in preservingMontereys history since the founding of the association in 1931. Guarding Montereys precious historic assets and the preservation and presentation of its historical heritage for future enjoyment has been made possible by citizens who care and give generously of their time and resources.
The Associations mission is to sharethe histories and the diverse legacies of people, stories, and places that continue to shape Monterey. It possesses extensive collections of furnishings, paintings, photographs, costumes, books, manuscripts, and other artifacts focused on Monterey and California.
Condition: Minor losses, some hooks and snaps absent, minor scratches to satin minor staining to interior of Hammer dress. Both dresses with some losses to beads, and in the case of the first dress, minor losses to rhinestones.