A strapless evening dress of ivory satin, the front embroidered and appliqu with gilt coloured beadwork, satin and metal threads with exotic flowers and foliage, the back with a "Watteau" pleat, labelled Marty Modell, Harrods, mid 1950s; and an evening dress of primrose yellow satin with short caped sleeves and draped waist sash, with matching coat with half length sleeves and sky blue lining, late 1950s (3)

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A strapless evening dress of ivory satin, the front embroidered and appliqu with gilt coloured beadwork, satin and metal threads with exotic flowers and foliage, the back with a "Watteau" pleat, labelled Marty Modell, Harrods, mid 1950s; and an evening dress of primrose yellow satin with short caped sleeves and draped waist sash, with matching coat with half length sleeves and sky blue lining, late 1950s (3)

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