Christian Dior Suit, "Evariste," Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1951-1952

Artifact

Suit (Main garment)

Date Made

1951-1952

Creators

Christian Dior (Firm) 

Place of Creation

France, Paris 

Creator Notes

Possibly made by Christian Dior

Keywords

Jackets (Garments) 

Suits (Main garments) 

Skirts (Garments) 

Belts (Costume accessories) 

Women's clothing 

Clothing 

Firestone, Elizabeth Parke, 1897-1990 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.492.430

Credit

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

Material

Tweed
Wool (Textile)
Faille
Silk (Textile)
Cotton (Textile)
Grosgrain
Leather

Technique

Machine sewing (Technique)
Hand sewing

Color

Blue
Black (Color)

Inscriptions

Tag on belt: "EVARISTE (Tweed dress)". Label: CHRISTIAN DIOR / PARIS / MADE IN FRANCE / 19436