1950s dress made from a light black sheer chiffon. The dress bodice is fitted with a pleated detail at the chest. The largest of these pleats extends over the shoulder to form the short sleeve. The front of the bodice is lined in black silk while the back of the bodice is unlined to create a sheer detail. The front of the bodice is boned to enhance the shape of the wearer. The skirt of the dress is full and lined in black silk satin. The dress is fastened with a zipper placed under the left arm. 

As seen with many countries in Europe, post WW2 and the founding of the State of Israel, Israel enacted rationing laws. Large packages of clothing were sent to Israel from US donated by the Jewish community or sent directly to family members to help struggling families survive during this era of austerity. This dress and dress no. 3834 arrived in Israel as part of these packages. They were sent from the American branch of the donor's family to their cousins in Israel. It is unclear whether these dresses were ever worn, however they have been incredibly well cared for. Despite no label existing on these dresses, according to family tradition, they were purchased at Bergdorf Goodmans in New York.