1960s Jacqueline Godard Couture Black silk Chiffon Dress Ensemble 1930s-philadelphia This would have been made

This would have been made for a very wealthy patron and perfectly showcases the skill and refinement for which its designer is extolled

Length 92cm/ 36

Mamie Eisenhower and Gloria Swanson

3 cm)Shoulders - FREE

The floor length skirt is gathered below the dainty waistline and the striking abstract print in electric blue has a wonderful interplay over the textured surface of the quilted fabric

1960s Jacqueline Godard Couture Black silk Chiffon Dress Ensemble 1930s-philadelphia This would have been madeDesigned by Jacqueline Godard in the late 1960s or early 1970s this elegant ensemble is formed of a slip dress and sheer, shirt dress style top layer. Crafted from black finest silk chiffon, the pretty shirt layer has beaded cuffs, a double layered skirt, a dramatic dagger collar and an open front from the waist up cannily designed to reveal the beadwork on the slip underneath. The slip dress is tailored to a straight, loose silhouette which recalls