Strapless cream silk satin evening gown w/ inset cerise midriff overlaid w/ cream daisy appliqués outlined in black faceted & mini bugle beads, cerise satin poppy bouquet appliquéd to front of skirt w/ black embroidered contouring, red edging & ombré green silk floss leaves, double band of daisies embroidered w/ black beads swagged from CB & around front hemline, custom petticoat included, c. 1953, B 32.25", W 30", L 51.5", (repairs CB closure & bodice, hem dirty & stained, repair CB hem, shattering throughout, minor bead loss) fair. Exhibited at 'Fondazione Mondragone Napoli, Mueso del Tessile e dell-Abbigliamento', July-October, 2004. Also featured in "Lo Spettacolo della Moda", page 46 & "Moda Italiana, 1950-1970", page 48. RESERVE $3,000