Lot 147
  • 147

Jacques Fath, 1951

Estimate
700 - 1,000 EUR
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Description

  • velvet
A velvet dinner dress 

Provenance

Wardrobe of the actress Josette Day

Condition

A Jacques Fath couture velvet plush dinner dress, circa 1951, large white on black woven label, with integral rayon corset, sweetheart neckline with rear tab and button, bust 86cm, 34in, waist 62cm, 24 1/2in Rayon corset is poor condition, skirt is heavily altered to remove some of the fullness Provenance Josette Day
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