An Edward Molyneux couture lavishly embellished evening gown, circa 1955-7, with large woven satin label, ’Molyneux, made in France’, no 220094, adorned with flowerheads formed from shells and pastel sequins, with iridescent sequined foliate scrolls, large band of shells and pearl beads to the lower border, layered crin petticoats, bust 97cm, 38in, waist 76cm, 30in
Provenance: the late Meta Morris Evans who worked as social secretary at a number of embassies in Washington DC.