Evening dress in white silk gazar with black bead trim

Evening dress in white silk gazar; A-line, fitted bodice, full skirt; floor-length; strapless, straight neckline; black beads of various shapes and sizes at neckline and from below-knee to ankle; black velvet trim, hoop in hem; proper left side back zipper closure; boned underbodice, zipper; white synthetic lining; attached nylon net petticoat. Worn by Katherine Sullivan Meehan (Mrs. Joseph A. Meehan) to Truman Capote's Black and White Ball, held at the Plaza on November 28, 1966.