Lot 130
  • 130

Carven Haute couture, 1955

Estimate
700 - 1,000 EUR
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Description

  • taffetas et pampille
A dance dress of yellow Staron taffeta

Condition

A Carven couture yellow chine taffeta evening gown, circa 1956, green on ivory satin label, woven with bouquets of orange blooms, fine pleats encircle the strapless bodice, with large taffeta swag to one hip, balloon hem over multiple layered petticoats, bust approx 81cm, 32in, waist 56cm, 22in, fair condition only Large damp stains to skirt generally, though not immediately noticeable due to the busy pattern
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