CEIL CHAPMAN SILK CHIFFON PARTY DRESS, AMERICA, EARLY 1950s

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,

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

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

Silk satin evening dress w/ deep surplice fold-over neckline bodice pleated to W w/ draped tabs, spaghetti straps, piped W, narrow full length skirt w/ kick at CB, label "Ceil Chapman", B 35.5", W 25"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Floor length printed chiffon gown in white & yellow jonquil motif on pink cherry ground w/ draped cross bodice to inserted cummerbund, gathered cap sleeves, full skirt, label "Chapman Original",B 36",

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

Ceil Chapman Silk Jacquard Dress, ca. 1950s.

2-pc silk chiffon resist dyed & printed in blue-green ombre fern motif w/ scoop neckline, drop waist, asymmetrical tiered skirt & original matching long sleeve bolero jacket, dress , B 36”, W 32

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

With silk contrast bow, taffeta lined, zipper back, approx. 34 bust, 24 waist, some damage to the silk chiffon on shoulders, skirt, see photos. Snaps missing in back to hold bow up on dress back.

approx. 32 bust, 23 waist, slight underarm stain, see photo's

approx. 36 bust, 30 waist, See Photo's For damaged silk

Spaghetti strap dress with three layers, silk light purple and pink flower detail on bust. Purple satin pleated sash. Zipper back. Back has gathered chiffon shirt train. Good condition, measures appro

approx. 30 bust, 24 waist, has holes, original tag, see photos

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",

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