Dress Ensemble, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1955-1956
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Artifact Overview
The fabric used in this mid-1950s dress recalls the influence of Chinoiserie -- fanciful European interpretations of Chinese motifs and styles popular during the 17th and 18th centuries. The fabric's floral design is reminiscent of late 18th-century hand-painted Chinese export fabric. Parisian couturier Cristobal Balenciaga made this ensemble for Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Dress (Garment)
Date Made
1955-1956
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.492.393
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. Harvey Firestone, Jr.
Material
Taffeta
Silk (Textile)
Organza
Technique
Hand-painted
Color
Green
Blue
Yellow (Color)
Ivory (Color)
Pink (Color)
Inscriptions
Label: BALENCIAGA/10 AVENUE GEORGE V/PARIS. Order# 38711.
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