Christian Dior Evening Dress, "Fete a Neuilly," Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1955

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Evening dress (Garment)

Date Made

1955

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.492.522

Credit

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

Material

Cotton (Textile)
Nylon
Silk (Textile)
Tulle (Meshed textile)
Horsehair

Technique

Hand sewing
Machine sewing (Technique)
Embroidering
Beading (Process)
Applique (Technique)

Color

Ivory (Color)
White (Color)
Silver (Color)

Inscriptions

Dress label: CHRISTIAN DIOR/PRINTEMPS-ETE 1955/PARIS/53344. Order# 74429
Christian Dior Evening Dress, "Fete a Neuilly," Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1955