Dorothy Hale’s Old Madame X Dress - Myth Number Eight

When Dorothy was found dead on October 21, 1938, she was wearing a black evening gown. In Myth Number Seven, it is discussed that Clare Boothe Luce told Dorothy she looked best in her 'old Madame X black velvet.' The black gown Dorothy was found in was not 'old.' She had purchased the dress in early October, 1938 from designer Mabel McIlvain Downs. Here is the receipt for the dress.

Original receipt for black evening gown