CEIL CHAPMAN FLORAL PRINT PARTY DRESS, USA, MID 1950s

Floral print on white silk shantung ground w/ draped scoop neck, short draped cap sleeves, fitted bodice w/ double spaghetti cord at W, skirt box pleated into W, silk lined, B 34", W 25", L 44", (bodi

Machine lace tulle embroidered w/ iridescent sequins, champagne silk satin inserted skirt band all over blush pink taffeta w/ scoop neckline, fitted W & flared skirt, CB zip closure, label "Ceil Chapm

Both w/ label "Ceil Chapman": 1 blue silk w/ butterfly pleated & draped front bow to SHs, shaped bodice into CF panel, pleats on either side finished w/ spaghetti cord into tie at CB, silk souffle lin

1 "Ceil Chapman" grey cotton w/ green, red & pink floral, circle skirt, boned bodice, B 34", W 26.5", L 49", (belt missing); 1 purple & pink print on white w/ clear sequins, B 36", W 26", L 43", excel

Black rayon faille, accordion pleated standup ruff around neckline, wider at back where it falls away from body, cord tie belt, labeled, B 32", W 24", L 47", (light underarm stains, right underarm men

Both w/ label "Ceil Chapman": 1 black silk twill w/ overlay of Chantilly lace, pleated fuchsia silk satin B band into puffs & drapes at CB, B 32", W 26", L 46", (wear/few holes to lace, minor discolor

Bust & skirt of pleated pink cotton woven w/ white window-pane grid, white midriff band covered in white lace & pink silk soutache, labeled, B 34", W 25", L 45", (1" line of dirt at hem by CF seam) ve

Both w/ label "Ceil Chapman": 1 black crepe lined in black silk, facetted French jet drop beading, low cut V back, B 35", W 25", L 47", (loose/missing beads, loose stitches/repairs to SHs & W, light s

Lilac-green taffeta having fitted sleeveless bodice and full skirt, decorated allover with narrow bands of self fabric in swags and hairpin curves, ruched cummerbund, horsehair hem binding, labeled. B

All w/ black label "Ceil Chapman": 1 w/ draped bodice into off-the-SH sleeves, fitted bodice & full skirt, B 35", W 27", L 53.5", (light stains lap & B, 1" seam opening left sleeve & 0.25" armscye) ve

Printed silk twill faux wrap party dress printed in pink rose & green foliate motifs w/ gathered & pleated crossover bodice & W band into twist at left W & continuing into faux wrap front skirt panel,

Ceil Chapman Cotton Muslin Floral Dress, ca.1950s

Silk organza princess line dress overlayed w/ embroidered mesh w/ gel sequins, rhinestones & facetted glass drops, bateau neckline, SS zip closure, pellon lining in skirt, bodice lined in silk organza

BUST 36 WAIST 26, silk blend low scoop neck, cap sleeves, beaded and sequin bodice (some missing), sits at waist with draped front, with pleats to add to the full flare, damaged bottom, back zipper, s

bateau neckline, sleeveless, sheer nylon overlay with floral print under, pleated full skirt, back zipper, approx. 32 bust, 25 waist, spots to lining

Both labeled: 1 "Mariolina di Roma" off-white puckered cotton w/ small white print, strapless w/ optional short sleeves, gathered B trimmed in small cloth flowers, B 34", W 26", CFL 39", (some small s

1 "Phillip Hulitar, Paris" pale blue grey lace w/ ribbon embroidered florals, B 34"-36", W 25", L 49", (tears on silk illusion yoke, few skirt stains) fair; 1 pink organdy w/ lace applique, halter nec

Purple/Pink Floral Print, semi sheer, cap sleeves, full skirt, nipped waist, back zipper, approx. 38 bust, 28 waist

Cream silk having abstract floral in muted tones, semi-boned short-sleeve bodice ruched on an angle, set-in waist, stiffened full skirt with angled pleats to one side with hip drape, self-piping, crin

1 "Kasper" silk chiffon, surplice bodice, full skirt, black rayon lining, B 32", W 24", L 41"; 1 black silk twill w/ red & yellow carnation print, wide inset midriff band, B 36", W 27", H 40", L 44",

Cream silk satin strapless evening dress w/ appliquéd brown guipure floral lace motifs, fitted bodice, pleated W band into flat bow at CB, full knife pleated skirt, integrated tulle petticoat, labe

Strapless dress in black taffeta with floral clusters having boned sweetheart bodice and full skirt with triangular front panel cut as one with skirt, the tip folded up to waist and gathered into self

Black silk leno weave over double layer of silk taffeta, draped & twisted bodice w/ CF supporting spaghetti strap, skirt pleated into W, self covered belt, horsehair underskirts, label "Traina Norell,

Light blue grey silk organdy, V neck suplice bodice w/ jabot, cap sleeves cut in 1 w/ bodice, full gathered skirt, silk linings, matching silk & leather belt, blue grey silk petticoat w/ orchid silk C