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Joan Vass

Franklin Adams (New Orleans) "Camisole" - Modern Graphite Sketch Drawing
Franklin Adams (New Orleans) "Camisole" - Modern Graphite Sketch Drawing

Franklin Adams (New Orleans) "Camisole" - Modern Graphite Sketch Drawing

Located in New Orleans, LA

He was good friends with Mignon Faget, who greatly admired his abilities, and whose logo he designed in addition to logos for the Historic New Orleans Collection, the Camellia Grill,...

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1990s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Joan Vass Iridescent Velvet Top and Pants Set
Joan Vass Iridescent Velvet Top and Pants Set

Joan Vass Iridescent Velvet Top and Pants Set

By Joan Vass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Matching iridescent green velvet top and bottom set from Joan Vass. Could be worn to relax at home or for a casual shopping day.

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Mid-19th Century English "Gypsy" Pattern Parian Ware Pitcher
Mid-19th Century English "Gypsy" Pattern Parian Ware Pitcher

Mid-19th Century English "Gypsy" Pattern Parian Ware Pitcher

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

From the private collection of knitwear designer Joan Vass.

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Antique 19th Century English Pitchers

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A small Industrial Steel French Iron Folding Table
A small Industrial Steel French Iron Folding Table

A small Industrial Steel French Iron Folding Table

Located in Bellport, NY

From the former home of Joan Vass in Bellport N.Y. a very useful little French Iron folding table.

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Supple Black Leather Dress
Supple Black Leather Dress

Supple Black Leather Dress

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Supple Black Leather Dress

By Joan Vass

Located in New Hope, PA

This is an amazing black leather dress! The skins are so soft and supple, perfect for the distinctive styling of this dress. It slips on over your head and falls straight in front, ...

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1970s American Informal Dresses

1970's Joan Vass Hand Knitted Angora Trapeze Tank Top Sweater
1970's Joan Vass Hand Knitted Angora Trapeze Tank Top Sweater

1970's Joan Vass Hand Knitted Angora Trapeze Tank Top Sweater

By Joan Vass

Located in Atlanta, GA

Get prepared to be touched! This Joan Vass angora sweater top is irresistable! The hand knit powder pink angora is mixed with a light brown and darker pink wool and on close inspec...

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1970s American Pullovers

Joan Vass Hand-Knit Sweater
Joan Vass Hand-Knit Sweater

Joan Vass Hand-Knit Sweater

By Joan Vass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Multi-colored chunky sweater is labeled "Joan Vass n.y. ook" (ook standing for one-of-a-kind).

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1980s American Pullovers

1970s Joan Vass Poet Coat
1970s Joan Vass Poet Coat

1970s Joan Vass Poet Coat

By Joan Vass

Located in Chicago, IL

1970s sample from the personal archive of designer Joan Vass.It is made of a wool herringbone tweed in a zig zag pattern .This ties with three ties in the front and there are two sid...

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1970s American Coats and Outerwear

Joan Vass Black Knit and Paillettes Ensemble
Joan Vass Black Knit and Paillettes Ensemble

Joan Vass Black Knit and Paillettes Ensemble

By Joan Vass

Located in Houston, TX

This beautiful and fun two-piece ensemble hails from the Estate of Joan Vass, famed Coty Fashion Award winner. Charcoal sweater knit outfit, boasts large paillettes throughout.

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20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980's Joan Vass Ivory Raw Silk Gown
1980's Joan Vass Ivory Raw Silk Gown

1980's Joan Vass Ivory Raw Silk Gown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous, avant-garde gown from Joan Vass is made from luxe ivory raw silk. The top of the dress is cut in a dramatic balloon shape, while the skirt contrasts it with a column ...

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Majolica Pitcher from the Collection of Designer Joan Vass
Majolica Pitcher from the Collection of Designer Joan Vass

Majolica Pitcher from the Collection of Designer Joan Vass

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

From the private collection of knitwear designer Joan Vass, A beautiful Bamboo pattern majolica teapot made by Griffen Smith & Hill Etruscan Majolica.

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19th Century English Parianware "Lily" Pitcher
19th Century English Parianware "Lily" Pitcher

19th Century English Parianware "Lily" Pitcher

By Edward Walley

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

From the private collection of designer Joan Vass.

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19th Century English Stoneware Pitcher
19th Century English Stoneware Pitcher

19th Century English Stoneware Pitcher

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

From the private collection of designer Joan Vass.

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1970s Joan Vass Velvet Evening Gown
1970s Joan Vass Velvet Evening Gown

1970s Joan Vass Velvet Evening Gown

By Joan Vass

Located in Chicago, IL

From the personal archive of designer Joan Vass Silk panne velvet lined in silk chiffon .This has 27" slits up the sides, low cut armholes no closures and criss cross spaghetti stra...

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Joan Vass Ikat Caftan
1970s Joan Vass Ikat Caftan

1970s Joan Vass Ikat Caftan

By Joan Vass

Located in Chicago, IL

Wonderful caftan from the personal archive of the designer Joan Vass. This is cut in a t position with set in sleeves It has hidden pockets on either side and it is slit up the si...

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1970s American Caftans

80s Joan Vass White with Black Pinstripe Tiered Ruffled Dress Jacket
80s Joan Vass White with Black Pinstripe Tiered Ruffled Dress Jacket

80s Joan Vass White with Black Pinstripe Tiered Ruffled Dress Jacket

By Joan Vass

Located in Houston, TX

Designed by and purchased from the personal collection of Joan Vass. Bohemian Joan Vass did not take the traditional fashion designer route and started her career first as a book ...

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1980s American Coats and Outerwear

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