CEIL CHAPMAN SILK BROCADE DRESS and JACKET, 1950s

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

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

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

Ceil Chapman Silk Jacquard Dress, ca. 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,

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

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

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

White silk satin w/ moire pattern brocade & black chine print, dress sleeveless w/ 2 inset pockets, crossover shawl collar & princess seams to F, cropped 3/4 sleeve matching jacket w/ button detail at

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

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

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

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

Both labeled: 1 "Irene" black silk faille jacket, interlocking midriff bands, W 28", excellent; 1 "Ceil Chapman" black fine faille afternoon dress, circle skirt w/ origami-like pleats, B 36+", Low W 2

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

Black satin with a repeating fuchsia pattern of riders on camels and elephants amid palm trees and Middle Eastern buildings, bodice having band collar, cuffed 3/4 sleeve and self buttons, full pleated

Black long sleeve with wide collar, self buttons, deep angled cuff, set-in waist, slightly gathered faux-wrap mid-calf skirt, self belt, optional neck button closure. Labeled. B-36, W-26, H-36, L-47.

Bergdorf Goodman Haute Couture Brown & Black Floral Silk Brocade Jacket & Dress Suit, F/W 1959. Hand written dated '9-8-59' on the label with clients name. All seams are haute couture style hand finis

Shiny Red Silk, Mandarin collar, low open front, cap sleeves, fitted bodice, cross pleated front full skirt, side zipper, small seam repair needed, slight darkening under arm that may not have shown u