Cocktail dress in black velvet and satin

Below-knee length cocktail dress; openwork black silk velvet bodice to underbust; wide V-neckline; cap sleeves; satin edging, center front bow; satin skirt attached at underbust, fitted through waist, gores open at hip; center back zipper closure, loop and button at neck; pink and black lace over taffeta camisole with lingerie straps; skirt unlined. Label: Bergdorf Goodman / on the Plaza / New York / Mrs. De Ossorio / 7/13/55 / No. Failey.