Christian Dior Turban, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1955-1960

Artifact

Turban

Date Made

1955-1960

Creators

Christian Dior (Firm) 

Place of Creation

France, Paris 

Keywords

Turbans 

Hats 

Women's Clothing 

Clothing 

Christian Dior Fall-Winter collections 

Firestone, Elizabeth Parke, 1897-1990 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.492.1141

Credit

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

Material

Wool (Textile)
Straw (Plant material)
Organdy

Technique

Hand sewing

Color

Gray (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 2.5 in  (crown)

Diameter: 6.5 in  (crown)

Inscriptions

Label: MADE IN / FRANCE / CHRISTIAN DIOR / PARIS