Christian Dior Cocktail Dress with Jacket, "Fleur d'Ombre," Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1958
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Artifact Overview
Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr., cultivated a refined sense of fashion through years of interest in clothing design and collaboration with world-renowned couturiers. Firestone's wardrobe included clothing by several well-known Paris designers. This dress came from Christian Dior's 1958 line.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cocktail dress
Date Made
1958
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Christian Dior and Yves St. Laurent for House of Dior
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.492.537
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. Harvey Firestone, Jr.
Material
Silk (Textile)
Cotton (Textile)
Tulle (Meshed textile)
Nylon
Color
Navy blue
Blue
Inscriptions
Clothing label:
PRINTEMPS-ETE 1958/Christian Dior/PARIS
94708, 94709
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