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

89.492.515

Credit

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

Material

Silk (Textile)
Crepe (Textile)
Crinoline fabric
Cotton (Textile)
Metal

Technique

Machine sewing (Technique)
Hand sewing

Color

Ivory (Color)
Pink (Color)

Inscriptions

Label: MADE IN FRANCE / PRINTEMPS-ETE 1952 / CHRISTIAN DIOR / PARIS / 16815 / Order# 33937