CEIL CHAPMAN SILK CHIFFON GOWN, AMERICA, c. 1940

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",

Strapless pink tulle evening gown w/ horizontally ruched fitted bodice, shaped peplum w/ self ruffle & fall w/ silk flowers in shades of peach, full floor length skirt, left SS zip closure, Rayon acet

Textured cream silk embroidered w/ variety of glass beads & paste gems, butterfly motif at CF & cuffs, lined w/ double layer of silk chiffon, c. 1966, B 32", W 30", L 56", (discoloration to hem, few t

1 bias cut plaid in yellow, blue & pink, full SH sleeves, wide cuffs, self covered buttons center front, early Ceil Chapman, label "Original Chapman Design", c. 1940, B 32.5", W 26", L 63.5", (top 2 s

Pale peach ombre silk taffeta evening gown w/ sculpted & draped front bodice w/ silvered bugle beads & stamped iridescent sequin embroidered in cascading vegetal motifs to raised off the SH yoke & fla

Black chiffon w/ bouquets of red yellow & blue, scattered bead-centered sequins, short sleeves, cowl neckline, double layer black chiffon lining, B 42", W 34", H 48", L 59" (sequin & bead losses) exce

Chartreuse chiffon evening gown w/ round neck opening, long batwing sleeve w/ ruching along top edge, printed silk chiffon hanging panels applied across front & back & continuing into paired trailing

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"

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

Tonico Paris New York silk chiffon evening gown, Late 20th c., layered ivory chiffon with black trim, one shoulder style with double ruffle bustline and flower embellishment, fully lined, approx. 37"b

White chiffon w/ pink, yellow & lavender floral print, triangular piecing above & below W, bottom F panel white silk chiffon, white silk crepe lining, elbow length sleeves, labeled, B 36", W 29", L 62

Orchid, green and white silk printed with parrots, palms, blossoms and bamboo, having long, full sleeve with cuff, scoop neck, front closure and wide waistband, front slit over three layers of orchid

Both w/ label “Galanos": 2-pc dress c/o dress of six layers of grey silk chiffon w/ over-blouse of double layer of grey silk chiffon, c. 1970, dress B 32.5", W 24.5", L 57", blouse B 38", L 23",

Jean Patou Paris beaded gown, c. 1960's, Made in France, gray silk chiffon with silver bead design, fully lined in chiffon, tank sheath style with zipper back, approx. 35"5, 55"l, 32"w

Bill Blass black lace evening gown, c. 1970's, lace with floral design, silk chiffon lining, sheer sleeves, (3) button sleeve detail, zip back, approx. 33.5"b, 15"sh, 23"sl, 57"l Provenance: From a 90

Chinoiserie inspired Renaissance revival metallic weft brocade on grey satin ground w/ square neck edged w/ mm lace, grey silk chiffon hanging elbow length sleeve embroidered w/ rhinestones, metallic

1 blue & silver ripple lame' evening gown w/ V-neckline, cap sleeves, gathering into broad W band, wide flared skirt, c. 1940, B 40", W 30", L 56", (light underarm stains, 0.75" repair & 0.75" seam op

1 printed silk evening gown w/ surplice bodice, short puff sleeve pleated to SH, bias cut floor length skirt, self W tie, c. 1940, B 34”, W 26”, L 58”, (discoloration from dye bleed

Light blue silk chiffon evening dress w/ gold stenciling in confronted water bird & floral motif w/ narrow SH straps, floating panels from back SHs, drop W w/ bias cut attached belt & gold tone filigr

Brocaded cream silk chiffon floor length evening gown in alternating silver & gold lame houndstooth, small keyhole at CB neckline, circular lower skirt flounces to create volume at sides, silk crepe f

This group of vintage clothing includes a 1940's fit and flare floral quilted coat, a 1930's silk chiffon evening gown, a 1950's mouton jacket, and a sheer 1930's chiffon overblouse with floral appliq

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

Green, brown and gold floral silk having scoop neck, long bell sleeve and full skirt of narrow strips pieced with numerous gores, chiffon underdress, matching stole. Labeled. B-34, W-28, H-38, L-57. (