Irving Penn's Photograph in Vogue May 1, 1947 of the 12 most Photographed Models, including Lily Carlson. I believe we have found the Vintage Gown she was wearing in the photo!
I have an update on the 12 Beauties, Vogue May 1947 Gown worn by Lily Carlson. Looking at the Vogue Magazine Centerfold of the 12 beauties, there is a reference to another page and there it lists all the models and the dresses. Lily Carlson is wearing a gown by Ceil Chapman. I wished the label didn't fall off but there is no other gown that I can find that looks exactly like the one in the picture of Lily Carlson. There is another page where a debutante is wearing the same dress by Ceil Chapman but with a cape in the same organdy material. See below: DESCRIPTION Publication: Vogue Image Type: Photograph Date: May 1st, 1947 Description: Miss Sheila Ross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Ross, wearing a white debutante dress with an organdy frilled cape and full skirt ending at the ankles by Ceil Chapman. Original Post on: 2/12/2014 A few days ago, I had my friend over to look at all of my vintage finds and shop in my studio. Well, we had a blast and he found a few men's
