Charles James Gown
Helen Rose Strapless Satin Blue Brown Ball Gown w Rear Bow Bouquet - XS-S, 1962
By Helen Rose
Located in Tucson, AZ
recognizable as a vintage masterpiece in the style of Charles James. The ballooning rear bow and floral bouquet
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1960s American Ball Gowns
Size: none; comparable to size XS-S
1950s Demi Couture House of Nine Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 50s Rhinestone Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
the back with hook-and-eye closures. Sheer chiffon panel over the bust. Definitely has a Charles James
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Vintage 1950's Lee Claire Aqua-Blue Silk Ruched Asymmetric Draped Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the draping techniques of Charles James or Madame Gres. The gorgeous mid-weight silk satin fabric can
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1990s Carlos Marquez Black Silk Vintage 90s Wiggle Dress w/ Lace Overlay LBD
Located in San Diego, CA
talented designer in the 1990s, and did his apprentice with Charles James. Black strapless silk body with
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses
Size: Small / Small Medium
New Tarquin Ebker Black White Asymmetrical Delphos Dress w Provenance – S, 1978
By Tarquin Ebker
Located in Tucson, AZ
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1970s American Delphos Gowns
Size: none; comparable to size small
Ossie Clark moss crepe and satin full length evening dress, circa 1970s
By Ossie Clark for Radley, Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
, citing Madeleine Vionnet, Lucien Lelong and Charles James as his favourites.Thanks to his technical
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1970s British Maxi Dress
American Portrait Miniature of a Woman in a White Gown, Thomas Story Officer
Located in Downingtown, PA
American portrait miniature by Thomas Story Officer,
Woman in a White Gown,
Signed "T.S. Officer
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Antique 1830s American American Empire Paintings
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English 17th century portrait of a lady in an ivory silk gown on a terrace
Located in Bath, Somerset
Portrait of a 17th century lady, three-quarter length, in an ivory silk gown standing on a garden
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17th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings
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Early 18th century portrait painting of Henrietta Paulet, Duchess of Bolton
By Maria Verelst
Located in Bath, Somerset
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Ballerina Fashion’s Modern Muse Book by Patricia Mears, Laura Jacobs, Jane
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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17th century portrait of a lady seated in an interior
Located in Bath, Somerset
) three quarter length, wearing an amber coloured silk gown, with an embroidered blue mantle, seated in an
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
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Portrait of Lady, Grace Saunderson, Viscountess Castleton Oil on canvas Painting
By Studio of Sir Peter Lely
Located in London, GB
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
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H 35.04 in W 31.11 in D 1.97 in
18th century English portrait of a lady beside an urn, with a basket of flowers
By Tilly Kettle
Located in Bath, Somerset
Portrait of a lady wearing a white gown with a red cloak, pearls in her hair and draped over one
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
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A portrait of a lady and her daughter with an exotic bird
By Michael Dahl
Located in Bath, Somerset
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
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Canvas, Oil
H 55.91 in W 46.46 in
Portrait of Bridget Drury Lady Shaw, formerly Viscountess Kilmorey
By Sir Peter Lely
Located in London, GB
/4 inches, Framed
42 1/4 x 36 1/4 inches, Unframed
Inscribed left [……….]Isabella
James Mulraine
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1660s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
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H 46.5 in W 40.75 in
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