A dress of air force blue grosgrain silk, with wide lapels and three quarter length sleeves, the front trimmed with four twisted metal buttons, unlabelled, attributed to Balenciaga (some alterations), 1940's; and a cocktail dress, the bodice of black velvet, the skirt of tiered black lace, labelled Hardy Amies Ready To Wear, 1960's (2)

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A dress of air force blue grosgrain silk, with wide lapels and three quarter length sleeves, the front trimmed with four twisted metal buttons, unlabelled, attributed to Balenciaga (some alterations), 1940's; and a cocktail dress, the bodice of black velvet, the skirt of tiered black lace, labelled Hardy Amies Ready To Wear, 1960's (2)

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