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

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Hat

Date Made

1948-1955

Creator Notes

Made in France, sold by Christian Dior in New York

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.492.1100

Credit

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

Material

Straw (Plant material)

Technique

Hand sewing

Color

White (Color)

Dimensions

Depth: 5.5 in (Brim)
Height: 1 in (Crown)
Diameter: 5.5 in (Crown)
Diameter: 16.5 in (Brim)

Inscriptions

Label: CHRISTIAN DIOR - NEW YORK / ORIGINAL HAT / MADE IN FRANCE*TRADE MARK
Christian Dior Picture Hat, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1948-1955