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