A sensual example of couture wiggle dress in crisp silk with dainty floral motif. By New York’s finest Ceil Chapman. A master of design through the mid century.
Draped to perfection around the sculpted bust and hips, with a pleated voluminous bustle. A nod to 19th century décolletage with wide scoop neck and snuggly capped sleeves. The skirt hem hits at the knee for a demure finish.
Condition: Near perfect. Expertly matched silk has been used to carefully replace the underarm fabric, inlaid to match every tuck and fold of the drapery. An invisible repair of sheer genius. There are some faint signs of water marking on the silk in small areas.
Measurements:
Waist: 24’, Bust: 36’, Hips: 36’, Length 41’, Skirt length: 25’