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Mask and three-part headpiece of black standing feathers and feather shafts

Mask and three-part headpiece of black standing feathers and feather shafts

Strapless evening dress in black velvet

Strapless evening dress in black velvet

Bunny mask of white mink with long ears and pink satin nose

Bunny mask of white mink with long ears and pink satin nose

Evening dress of white lace over white net and satin

Evening dress of white lace over white net and satin

Evening dress in black lace and black paillettes

Evening dress in black lace and black paillettes

Evening dress in white silk gazar with black bead trim

Evening dress in white silk gazar with black bead trim

Evening dress in divided black and white double-knit wool jersey

Evening dress in divided black and white double-knit wool jersey

Mask in white and black-dyed coq feathers in shape of intertwining swans

Mask in white and black-dyed coq feathers in shape of intertwining swans

Evening dress in black silk gazar and white organza

Evening dress in black silk gazar and white organza

One-shoulder evening dress in black wool crepe

One-shoulder evening dress in black wool crepe

Evening dress in black rayon crepe with cummerbund

Evening dress in black rayon crepe with cummerbund

Cocktail dress in black velvet and satin

Cocktail dress in black velvet and satin

Ball gown in white net with applied white ostrich feathers and pink roses

Ball gown in white net with applied white ostrich feathers and pink roses

Evening dress in wine velvet with pink and pale lavender satin trim

Evening dress in wine velvet with pink and pale lavender satin trim

Cocktail dress in black lace over pleated white taffeta

Cocktail dress in black lace over pleated white taffeta

Dinner dress in navy wool crepe and black silk velvet

Dinner dress in navy wool crepe and black silk velvet

Evening pajamas ensemble with jacket, pants, camisole top, and sash

Evening pajamas ensemble with jacket, pants, camisole top, and sash

Evening dress of black organza with all-over embroidery

Evening dress of black organza with all-over embroidery

Evening dress of light pink silk twill with rhinestone, bead, and floral embellished sleeves

Evening dress of light pink silk twill with rhinestone, bead, and floral embellished sleeves

Ensemble comprising cocktail dress and stole of purple chiffon with applied ostrich feathers

Ensemble comprising cocktail dress and stole of purple chiffon with applied ostrich feathers

Evening dress and stole of black feathers on black organza

Accession number 67.119.1A-C 
Unique identifier MNY159529 
Description A: Evening dress of black organza covered with black ostrich feathers; A-line, lightly fitted bodice; floor-length; round neckline; sleeveless; feathers adhered with glue; back button closure. B: Underdress of pink silk crepe; straight; full-length; low, round neckline; sleeveless with cord-like straps. C: Stole of black organza covered with black feathers; square; black velvet lining. Worn with feather mask, 67.119.2A-D. Worn by Carol Bjorkman to Truman Capote's Black and White Ball, held at the Plaza on November 28, 1966. 
Dated 1966 
File dimensions 18.3 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
46.5 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi 

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