CEIL CHAPMAN 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

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,

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

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

Black silk faille circle skirt, jet beaded trim, stiffened lining, W 34", L 28"; 1 cocoa 2-piece silk ribbon dress, cross-over bodice in 2 halves, W 32", Skirt L 30", both excellent.

Black with short sleeve semi-boned ruched mesh bodice and circle skirt having an overlay of synthetic horsehair ribbon in an openwork pattern of loops and circles, brown satin underdress. Labeled. B-3

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

1 "Maxwell Schieff" cream lace w/ pearl trim over red silk, B 34", W 25", L 46", (small tear in lace, mendable); 1 "Longo Comollo, Torino" chocolate brown Alencon lace over brown silk, B 34", W 25", L

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

Purple silk faille, strapless, large self-fabric criss-cross bands to front w/ narrow dark purple velvet bands & bows, label "Barbiera Roma", B 35", W 33" L 36", (unstitched bow, tape beneath skirt fo

Black silk faille w/ black bead & sequin all-over embroidery, tight fitting w/ narrow shoulder straps, B 35", W 25", H 35", L 44.5", (missing beads & sequins, esp. on L back hem) very good.

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

Sleeveless black boatneck with skinny strap, high-waist bodice having crossed front pleats and hot pink cummberbund, narrow skirt gathered at the waist, silk lining. Labeled. B-34, W-24, H-36, L-36. E

This dress is simply covered in accordion style pleats from top to bottom in canary yellow organza.. It has a full circle skirt, side metal zipper and off the shoulder neckline. Dress is fully lined i