Lot 51
  • 51

Pierre Balmain Haute couture, 1954

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 EUR
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Description

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A taffeta evening dress

Condition

A Pierre Balmain couture satin halter-neck gown, early 1950s, narrow white on black label, numbered 82.677, the horizontally pleated and gathered bodice with integral tulle corset, bow to waist over full skirt with layered petticoats, bust 86m, 34in, waist 60cm Inner waist-stay needs re-tacking, minor. Tulle over center bone in corset is worn - minor. Fabric extremely fresh and good, looks like worn good condition
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