Christian Dior Hat, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1948-1955

Artifact

Hat

Date Made

1948-1955

Creators

Christian Dior (Firm) 

Place of Creation

France, Paris 

Keywords

Hats 

Women's clothing 

Clothing 

Christian Dior Spring-Summer collections 

Firestone, Elizabeth Parke, 1897-1990 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.492.1102

Credit

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

Material

Straw (Plant material)
Faille
Taffeta

Technique

Hand sewing

Color

Navy blue

Dimensions

Depth: 6 in  (brim)

Height: 1 in  (crown)

Diameter: 17 in  (brim)

Diameter: 6 in  (crown)

Inscriptions

Label: CHRISTIAN DIOR / PARIS / MADE IN FRANCE