TWO BLACK COCKTAIL DRESSES, AMERICA, 1950s

1 black sheath of satin back crepe w/ inset souffle yoke, edged in satin back crepe to small self-bow accents at left clavicle & above right B, short sleeve, small keyhole at CB above zip closure, fit

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

1 black crepe w/ asymmetrical souffle illusion neckline & sleeve embellished w/ corded appliqué, label "A Filmland Creation Miss Hollywood Jr. Copyrighted 1935", B 40", W 26", L 42", (fraying to ed

Both w/ label "Galanos": 1 painted cream silk chiffon long sleeve tunic w/ 3/4 length sleeves & CB button closures, over black silk sheath w/ cream silk chiffon overlay, c. 1963, underdress B 35", W 2

Two ivory or beige beaded cocktail party or formal dresses in silk chiffon and satin, and one black sleeveless mini dress 1950s to 1960s vintage. Shorter sleeveless beaded dress with circle skirt is X

Black bengaline having unusual boned bodice with extended straight-cut front panel behind two overlapping curved layers, set-in waist, circle skirt pieced in nine panels backed in a wide synthetic hor

This item above is a Vintage 1950s Dark Navy Blue/Black Taffeta Two tones Blue Embroidery Cocktail Dress . Excellent condition with minor wear. V-neck has a band of blue and pink nylon

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

1 sleeveless princess seamed sheath in black twill w/ ring collar & 2 inverted box pleats at thighs w/ by faceted double jet appliques, label "Harvey Berin by Karen Stark", B 39", W 36", L 39.5", (1 a

Christian Dior New York Black Silk & Wool Blend Cocktail Dress, ca. late 1950's

Dull satin ruched into wide band at bodice top and hem, gathered at the left front into a knot, narrow strap, stiffened full skirt. Unlabeled. B-34, W-26, L-42. Excellent. GLC

Both sleeveless: 1 cloque silk c. 1960, halter bodice, low back w/ "X" straps, circle skirt, B 34"-36", Low W 24", L 48", excellent; 1 labeled "Galanos" 1961 Bergdorf Custom, fitted w/ low V back, B t

Both labeled "Mainbocher Inc": 1 blue taffeta w/ navy Ottoman chine print, B 36", W 28", L 41", (front skirt w/ pink stain) & 1 white silk jersey w/ small patterned pink print, self-tie bow at necklin

1 magenta silk satin w/ asymmetrical scoop neckline embellished w/ marquee pink prong set paste, magenta seed beads & rhinestones from right shoulder across neckline & at wide left shoulder strap, fit

Saks Fifth Avenue Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Beaded Trim, 1950's.Labelled 'a Saks Fifth Avenue Original'

Saks Fifth Avenue Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Beaded Trim, 1950's.Labelled 'a Saks Fifth Avenue Original' Armpit to armpit 17.5" Waist 12.5" CB length 40"

1 celadon silk peau de soie party dress, bateau neckline edged w/ self bias band into cross over on cap sleeves, shaped plastron skirt front into deep single front pouch pocket w/ self-edged curved bi

Saks Fifth Avenue Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Beaded Trim, 1950's.Labelled 'a Saks Fifth Avenue Original'

1 black silk dress w/ embroidered net overlay continuing into yoke, center back keyhole w/ attached embroidered net gathered & pleated long SH cape, drop W with gathered multi-layered flounce, late 19

1 black wool, high V neckline, long sleeve w/ wrist slits, elaborately pieced front w/ pleated W line, CB button closure w/ rounded tab to back neck & curved banded back midriff yoke, label "Irene, Ex

1 faille dress w/ dolman sleeve, applied corded panel at underbodice w/ corded flared peplum, label "Emil of California", late 1940s, B 30", W 24", L 41", (strain to seams & darts in back, tiny white

Both w/ lace overdress & attached slips: 1 mocha A-line party dress w/ scalloped, square neckline, cap sleeves, fitted bodice & flared skirt, CB zip closure, label "I. Magnin & Co.", B 35", W 27", L 4

James Galanos Red & Black Print Flocked Silk Satin Cocktail Dress,ca. mid 1950's Armpit to armpit 18.5" Waist 12.75" Skirt length 23"

1 black silk sleeveless evening sheath w/ bateau neckline, attached cocoon cape, pleated to SHs & underside of hem, weighted hem, CB zip closure, c. 1957-1960, label, "Traina-Norell New York", B 40",