Ensemble of green yellow rayon with silver lam floral-pattern weave. Dress (a) features a boat neck and scooped back; sleeveless. Columnar silhouette. Floor-length. Vest (b), of self-fabric. Scooped back. Sleeveless. Slightly billowed slihouette. Floor length.
Balenciaga--10, Avenue George V--Paris. Model #99364
Object History
Worn by donor, Mrs. William McCormick Blair Jr., who purchased the dress for $2,125 and wore this Balenciaga evening gown to an opening of the Metropolitan Opera.