Vintage 1970s Black Silk Chiffon Gown by William Travilla yellow Helen Grayco and Sylvia Lewis

Helen Grayco and Sylvia Lewis

the pellon is disintegrating (see last close-up photo) - pellon was used as a stiffener

It dates most likely to the 1960ss

The label on the interior of the hat reads “Alfreda Inc

Please note the following measurements for fit:

Vintage 1970s Black Silk Chiffon Gown by William Travilla yellow Helen Grayco and Sylvia LewisThis is a wonderful late 70s era gown by William Travilla, a renowned Hollywood designer who dressed Marilyn Monroe for eight of her films. Travilla is most known for the famous upwind pleated halter dress that Monroe wore in the film The Seven Year Itch. He was primarily a costume designer for movies and later for television, winning an Emmy for Knots Landing and nominated three times for an Academy Award. Travilla started his own label in 1952 and