AN IVORY COCKTAIL GOWN BY JEAN PATOU FOR THE DOLLY SISTERS

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THE DOLLY SISTERS Jenny and Rosie Dolly were, in their day, the toast of the town for their glamorous clothes, their sparkle and their many admirers. Hungarian by birth, their supporters included the celebrated 'Diamond Jack' and Gordon Selfridge, both men of deep pockets. Both indulged the sisters in their fondness for gowns, jewels, gambling and the high life. Gordon Selfridge indeed set up Jenny with her own couture house, located in the same building as Jean Patou. He took her under his wing but although the House of Jennie Dolly made headlines, it did not unfortunately, make profits. The black dress presented here bears this label. Jean Patou had a long relationship with the sisters, engaging them in 1924 to promote his clothes in the United States both on stage and off. He is said to have supplied over 200 outfits and accessories in one season. Sold with this lot is a document from the vendor detailing the provenance of these two dresses, which were inherited from Towyna Thomas, the last wife of Edward Dolly, the sisters' younger brother. 25 of the proceeds of the sale will be donated to funding a scholarship for a theatrical design student.

AN IVORY COCKTAIL GOWN BY JEAN PATOU FOR THE DOLLY SISTERS

CIRCA 1922

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AN IVORY COCKTAIL GOWN BY JEAN PATOU FOR THE DOLLY SISTERS
CIRCA 1922
The gown has a deep rear neckline trimmed with beads and fringed tiers, the hem is scallopped, the straps and bodice adorned with small silver oblong pastes and diamantés floral motifs

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