Christian Dior Afternoon Ensemble, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1950

Artifact

Dress (Garment)

Date Made

1950

Creators

Christian Dior (Firm) 

Place of Creation

France, Paris 

Keywords

Dresses (Garments) 

Belts (Costume accessories) 

Coats (Garments) 

Women's clothing 

Clothing 

Firestone, Elizabeth Parke, 1897-1990 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.492.449

Credit

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

Material

Silk (Textile)
Crepe (Textile)

Technique

Machine sewing (Technique)
Hand sewing

Color

Pink (Color)

Inscriptions

Label: CHRISTIAN DIOR / PARIS / MADE IN FRANCE / 11068 Coat Order# 18488 & dress Order# 18497.