Debutant Ball Gown

Name/Title

Debutant Ball Gown

Description

1953 blush/pink silk debutant ball gown. Cascading silk roses on one side. Rose vines are green velvet. Strapless. Crinoline under skirt. Metal zipper in back. Designed by Ceil Chapman and sold at Montaldo's.

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Gown

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Silk

Color

Pink

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Ceil Chapman

Role

Fashion Designer

Date made

1953

Time Period

Mid 20th Century

Place

City

New York City

State/Province

New York

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Gown was sold by the Montaldo's, a women's clothing store in the South.

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

Label

Location

Inside dress

Transcription

"Ceil Chapman"

Notes

Ceil Chapman is the designer of the dress

Type

Label

Location

Inside dress

Transcription

"Montaldo's"

Notes

Montaldo's is the store where the dress was sold

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

Some of the roses are crumpled.