Christian Dior Dress, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone to the Wedding of Martha Parke Firestone and William Clay Ford, 1947

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Dress (Garment)

Date Made

1947

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.492.427

Credit

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

Material

Synthetic fiber
Silk (Textile)
Faille
Velvet (Fabric weave)

Technique

Hand sewing
Machine sewing (Technique)

Color

Navy blue

Inscriptions

Dress label: CHRISTIAN DIOR / PARIS / MADE IN FRANCE Stamped on label: 8344
Christian Dior Dress, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone to the Wedding of Martha Parke Firestone and William Clay Ford, 1947