1960s Jacqueline Godard Couture Black silk Chiffon Dress Ensemble 1930s-philadelphia Mamie Eisenhower and Gloria Swanson

Mamie Eisenhower and Gloria Swanson

The bottom hem has a scalloped edge whilst the sleeves are fluted and the same pattern as the skirt

It is lined in a soft black silky material

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

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 Mamie Eisenhower and Gloria SwansonDesigned 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