Dress in cadmium red wool twill

Dress comprising dress, skirt, and belt in cadmium red wool twill. A; Straight sheath dress; below-knee length; jewel neckline; bracelet-length sleeves; back waistline seam at natural waist; back kick pleat; center back zipper; unlined. B: Thin self fabric belt; hidden hook closure; red leather facing. C: Flared wrap skirt, seven gore; above-knee length; rose silk taffeta decorative tie proper left waist; proper right front seam pocket; hook-and-eye closure center back waistband, open back; rose taffeta lining. Label, B: Valentina. Worn by Mrs. Kitty Carlisle Hart. See "Those Vintage Dresses That Defy All the Whimsies of Fashion," New York Times, January 9, 1970.