Costume worn by Tamara Toumanova. A backless dress, the bodice of which is made of see-through wide-meshed black silk netting. The high collar which holds the bodice in place and the front of the chest are encrusted with large artificial jewels and bunches of sequins in subtle shades of green, blue, aquamarine and purple, from which the few diamonds and pale garnets stand out. The bib of jewels is given form by a vermicular pattern of white braid sewn with small brilliants. The skirt of black georgette is formed of a fringed apron drawn between the legs. To the right of the waist there is a spray of twisted white braid spreading from a diamond with two pear-shaped diamond drops. Two black georgette floating panels are attached to the shoulders.