Christian Dior Afternoon Dress, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1952

THF160039 / Christian Dior Afternoon Dress, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1952
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Dress (Garment)

Date Made

1952

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.492.395

Credit

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

Material

Silk (Textile)
Organdy
Cotton (Textile)
Crepe (Textile)

Technique

Machine sewing (Technique)
Hand sewing

Color

Navy blue

Inscriptions

Label: PRINTEMPS - ETE 1952 / CHRISTIAN DIOR / PARIS / 16817 / MADE IN FRANCE / 33944
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