Evening dress in black lace and black paillettes

Evening dress in black lace decorated with black sequins, on black silk underdress; fitted sheath; cut-away front, ankle-length in back; jewel neckline with scalloped lace edge; underdress sweetheart neckline front, deep V-neckline back; sleeveless, proper right lace shoulder ruffle; rouching at natural waist; horsehair stiffened lace ruffle center front thigh level extends down and around hem; center back zipper closure, keyhole lace opening, hook-and-eye closure at neck. Label: designed by / Jenkins. Worn by Adele Astair to Truman Capote's Black and White Ball, held at the Plaza on November 28, 1966.