Group of (6) Mary Pickford personally owned gowns and fur caplet from her estate....

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Group of (6) Mary Pickford personally owned gowns and fur caplet from her estate. (ca. 1945) Group consists of 1. Pale yellow satin sleeveless gown with gathered V-neckline, green textured satin circular pattern accented with gold sequins. Side zip closure. Jeanne Lanvin Paris label dated 1946. Satin exhibits light soiling with scuffs. 2. Ivory satin star pattern sleeveless gown with ruffled neckline trimmed in silver painted leather. Hook & eye side closure. Jeanne Lanvin Paris label. Exhibits staining along front and soiling overall. 3. Deep red and black taffeta polka-dot sleeveless gown with tie. Hook & eye with snap closure. 4. Sleeveless square neckline, pale peach silk slip trimmed in delicate ivory lace with small round clear beads and finished with a self-material bow. Ivory chiffon layer with delicate ivory lace trimmed in clear round beads, ivory embroidered lace ribbon with pink and blue flowers and green leaves accented with iridescent sequins, groups of pale peach ribbon with tiny blue flowers and groups of white round beads with rhinestones. Five layers of pink netting and a row of mauve small round beads with pink iridescent sequins in checkerboard pattern on edge of last layer of netting and along bodice and straps. Pink satin and gold lame waistband. Accented with groups of pink, yellow and pale green satin material flowers made with wire. Hook & eye with snap back closure. Julie New York label and handwritten, "3000 4". Minimal bead loss. Netting and lace exhibit some pulls and tears. 5. Soft pink netted halter long dress with self-material swirl design and trim. Hook & eye with snap closure. 6. White rabbit fur collar with turquoise silk lining patterned with pink, green and yellow fruits outlined in black with ivory chiffon covering. Delicate ivory and crocheted neck clasp. Obrikat-Meyer Fur Co. label. Two large button holes and slit. Remnants of thread from pom-poms or other decorations. Chiffon is frayed along edges. Personally owned by Mary Pickford.

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