Evening dress in overlapped leaves of black point d'esprit

A: Evening dress in black point d'esprit, cut in leaf shapes and layered in graduating size, small to large from neck to hem, on black silk ground; fitted bodice attached to straight skirt; full-length, shorter in front; V-neckline front and back, black satin bow where V meets in center front; sleeveless, narrow straps; conical waist, slightly below natural waistline; scalloped hem of ground fabric; center back zipper closure. B: Black point d'espirit belt on black silk ground; thin; sits at natural waist; center back snap closure. C: Black silk half slip, matches shape of dress. Label: Mainbocher, Inc.