1983 F/W Ad Campaign Floral Plum Cotton Bib Dress small This early-1940s Ceil Chapman bias

This early-1940s Ceil Chapman bias cut evening gown has the very first iteration of the Ceil Chapman label reading "Original Chapman Design"

It was made in France of an unlined navy blue cotton jersey

It has a dog ear collar

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It also has a pocket on each side

1983 F/W Ad Campaign Floral Plum Cotton Bib Dress small This early-1940s Ceil Chapman biasThis 1983 F W Chacok dress was made in France of unlined plum 51% cotton 49% viscose with a rose print. It was featured in that season's ad campaign and in a fashion illustration by Tony Viramontes. The built in abstract geometric print bib ties at the back of the waist, and the long voluminous sleeves have a button at each cuff. There's a pocket at each side. The dress slips over the wearer's head and fastens with four buttons at the back of the