Black plain-woven silk and wool blend ball gown; A-line; bateau neckline; bracelet-length sleeves, applied velvet flowers in assorted sizes; princess seamed, unpressed inverted pleat center front waist to hem; center back half sash ties; center back zipper closure; attached stiffened multi-layer organza, taffeta and tulle petticoat. Label: Simonetta et Fabiani / Paris / made in France. Worn by Bernice Chrysler Garbisch.