Help dating this Harry Keiser gown.. 60's?

Am I correct in thinking this is late 60's? Apologies for the photos, I need to get it on a model. Also wondering what you would call this type of train? A double train? And I'm not sure whether to call the fabric metallic brocade or metallic matelasse. Thanks!

 

I'd date to 60s--maybe mid-60s, though? Someone who knows their 60s silhouettes better than me will come along!

Looks like a Watteau back. And I see metallic brocade, or maybe flocking--not matelasse.

I had a Harry Keiser dress a couple of years ago; here's some info from my notes:

Harry Kaiser’s original firm (with partner Millie Potowsky) was the Manhattan-based Paradise Dress Company, which went bankrupt in 1929. In the 50s and 60s he specialized in party- and formalwear, with his dresses often sold in bridal shops.

 

I would agree with 60's though I was thinking early to mid 60's with that scoop back. My definition of a train is that it has to extend beyond the natural hem in length though, whereas this is still the same length.

 

It looks like an early 1960's dress to me and the train looks to be a Watteau train.

 

Thanks so much! Wonderful of you to share your notes, Carrie. You've all been super helpful on early/mid 60's and brocade. But the train? If it isn't a train, what would one call it? Thanks again.

 

You could call it a watteau panel.

 

Thanks so much

 

Thanks for sharing your knowledge of Watteau trains, I was under the (silly) impression that the train had to attach at the shoulders. Very helpful. I bet the dresses at the weddings you attended were fabulous.

Mary, I also love the bubbly on the label. So festive