Christian Dior Pillbox Hat, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1950-1959

Artifact

Pillbox (Hat)

Date Made

1950-1959

Creators

Christian Dior (Firm) 

Place of Creation

United States, New York, New York 

Keywords

Pillboxes (Hats) 

Hats 

Women's clothing 

Clothing 

Firestone, Elizabeth Parke, 1897-1990 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.492.1139

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. Harvey Firestone, Jr.

Material

Straw (Plant material)
Sisal (Fiber)
Taffeta

Technique

Hand sewing

Color

Navy blue

Dimensions

Height: 1.5 in  (crown)

Diameter: 6.5 in  (crown)

Inscriptions

Label: CHRISTIAN DIOR* ORIGINAL / MADE IN U.S.A. / CHRISTIAN DIOR NEW YORK INC. / *TRADE MARK