Day dress of black matelasse with square motif

Day dress of black silk matelasse with square motif; slightly A-line, fitted at waist; princess-style; above-knee length; high stand-up collar; bracelet-length sleeves; eight self-fabric button closures down length of center back; three hook-and-eye closures down center back collar. Worn by Gillis MacGil Addison (Mrs. Bruce Addison.)