Exquisite Documented 1954 Mary Black Original French Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress / SA B O U T An exceptionally rare and breathtaking 1954 Mary Black Original, this Paris influenced cocktail dress exemplifies the height of mid century American couture. Featured in a period advertisement that described the design as Black French Chantilly lace over white silk organza and tulle, this exact dress model is a jewel of the early 1950s New York fashion scenesold at luxury retailers such as Marshall Fields, whose elegant label remains intact