Cocktail dress in Alizarin crimson silk brocaded with gold thread

Cocktail dress of Alizarin crimson silk brocaded with gold thread with pattern of large-scale crysanthemums. A: Below-knee length dress; neckline high in front, scooped in back; bracelet-length sleeves; skirt gathered below waist in back, creating ruffled tournure effect, accented by self bow; center back covered button, snap, hook closure. B: Taffeta half slip, cut in same fashion as skirt (A). Label, A: Balenciaga / 10 / Avenue George V / Paris.