Rare Star Worn One-Of-A Kind Vintage Howard Greer Hollywood Hand Sewn Silk Gown

Very Rare Star
Worn one-of-a kind Vintage Howard Greer Hollywood Hand Sewn Silk Beaded Bias Cut
Dress W/Train
This
very rare one-of -kind 1920’s dress was designed by Howard Greer BEFORE he left
the studios and opened up his own couture shop in Hollywood in 1927.
It
was acquired along with several other gowns from a studio sale about 15 years
ago. Other Howard Greer gowns have been sold from this collection, one of which
is in a museum but this one was kept in my private collection until now. It
bears a very rare “Greer Hollywood” label prior to his signature Beverly Hills
white label.
This
hand sewn sleeveless bias cut empire waist silk gown has a beaded, embroidered
and weaved netted bodice with gold threading. The bottom has a chocolate brown
quilted pillow like fabric with gold threading. It has underarm gusset inserts,
bra strap holders and a dual weighted front with a tie back closure and back
train. It is extra long super model in length.
This
is truly an amazing and rare piece from Howard Greer’s early designs. The
bodice does need some TLC as the silk is torn on the shoulders and underarm and
many of the beads are missing. There is evidence inside that studio repairs
were previously made.
Some
stars Howard Greer designed for include but are not limited to:
Mary
Pickford, Pola Negri, Anna Q. Nillson, Katherine Hepburn, Irene Dunne, Ingrid
Bergman, Jane Russell, Sylvia Sydney
Designed
By Howard Greer
Worn
by an unknown actress in an unknown movie
Approx Measurements:
Chest – up to 44″
Waist – up to 38″
Hips – up to 50″
Length – 70″
Train 4″
Damage and age wear to shoulders and sleeves as noted in the description.
In Otherwise Excellent Condition
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