Strapless ball gown in white organza

Ball gown of white organza, fine vertical tucking allover; fitted with A-line skirt; full-length; strapless, straight neckline, white satin edging, center back satin bow, streamers to hem; back seam at natural waist; scroll and floral motif embroidery in white and silver bugle beads and rhinestones from below knee to hem; center back zipper; white organza lining, 6-inch horsehair band at hem, white taffeta underskirt. Labels: Galanos ; Town Shop / De Pinna / Fifth Avenue New York. Worn by Eleanor Searle Whitney McCollum at her daughter's debut in 1956.