https://collections.mcny.org/Collection/Hostess ensemble comprising ivory silk taffeta dress and black velvet cutaway coat-2F3XC5UF72YH.html Larger image90.6.3ABValentina Sanina Schlee (1899-1989)Hostess ensemble comprising ivory silk taffeta dress and black velvet cutaway coatDate:ca. 1947A: Slip dress in ivory silk taffeta; fitted, natural waist; full-length; straight neckline front, plunging V back; self straps; waist seam; full bias-cut skirt; front hip inverted box pleats, deeper single center back pleat; proper left side metal zipper closure; attached off-white silk organza slip. B: Tail coat in black silk velvet; fitted; waist length wrap, full length back; stand-up collar; wide elbow-length sleeves, cut-in-one; hook-and-eye closure at neck and proper left front waist; unlined. Label, B: Valentina. Made for and worn by Vera Zorina.coat (garment)ensemble (costume)tea gownorganzasilk (fiber)taffetavelvet (fabric weave)Other views:View AllFile dimensions:5500px × 5499pxSelect usageWhat Type of Order?Add to lightboxKeywords:Vera Zorinaview related galleriesMid-20th Century Women's Garments