Christian Dior Afternoon Dress and Hat, Worn by Elizabeth Park Firestone, 1949-1950

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Dress (Garment)

Date Made

1949-1950

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

92.38.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Purchased with funds from the Carleton & Hazel Brown Collection Fund, the George O. Bird Fund, and the Eleanor B. Safford Memorial Textile Fund.

Material

Wool (Textile)
Flannel
Felt (Textile)
Leather

Technique

Machine sewing (Technique)
Hand sewing

Color

Gray (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Width: 32 in (bust)
Width: 23 in (waist of bodice)
Width: 24 in (waist of skirt)
Height: 2.25 in (crown of hat)
Length: 24.25 in (center back length)
Diameter: 6.5 in (crown of hat)
Circumference: 18 in (crown of hat circumference)

Inscriptions

Label: MADE IN FRANCE / CHRISTIAN DIOR / PARIS / 15364
Christian Dior Afternoon Dress and Hat, Worn by Elizabeth Park Firestone, 1949-1950