Afternoon dress in blue linen and coral beading

Afternoon dress in blue linen; below-knee length; fitted bodice; front U-neckline embroidered with coral beads, simulated branch of coral and pink seed beads, mother of pearl circles and shells; back scoop neckline; sleeveless; natural waistline; box-pleated skirt; two large hip patch pockets with flaps; five self-covered button placket closure center back; blue silk organdy lining; attached white net boned corselet with elastic garters, sewn to three-layer tulle petticoat. Label: Christian Dior / Paris / Printemps-ete 1959 / 99595 / made in France. Worn by Bernice Chrysler Garbisch.