Dress of natural, loosely woven, slubbed linen

Dress in undyed loosely woven, slightly slubbed linen; straight, princess-style; floor-length; wide, round neck trimmed with open work bands inset with silver and gold metal plaques; long, flared sleeves, with three horizontal bands of open work as on neck with hessian insets; front seam slit to above knees; back zipper closure; oyster color silk lining. Label: Pierre Balmain, Paris, 146096. Worn by Mrs. Bernice Chrysler Garbisch.