Ball gown of coral velvet, pale coral silk and applied oversize velvet dots

Dress of coral velvet and pale coral stiff silk; A-line; full-length; scoop neck; sleeveless; velvet bodice, high waistline; silk skirt appliqued with gold braid edged velvet circles increasing in size toward hem. Back zipper; coral satin lining. Label: Pierre Balmain / Paris / 152950. Worn by Bernice Chrysler Garbisch.