The dress was stored by rolling length-wise, twisting tightly into a ball, and placing it in an oval miniature hat box, thus preserving the pleats and keeping the shape.

Purchased in Paris in 1936, the dress was worn with a diamond necklace and silver shoes to the Metropolitan Opera.

Dress and Belt,1936
No. 322625.2
Gift of Mrs. Bertrand W. Cohn
Neg. No. 2000-3024

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