Christian Dior Evening Dress, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone to the Reopening of the Vienna Opera House, 1955

THF29070 / Christian Dior Evening Dress, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone to the Reopening of the Vienna Opera House, 1955
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Artifact Overview

Elizabeth Parke Firestone's refined sense of fashion reflected years of interest in clothing design and collaboration with world-renowned couturiers. Firestone requested this custom gown from the Paris design house of Christian Dior for the November 5, 1955, Vienna Opera House reopening. Later that month, Firestone--wearing the blue-grey ball gown with metallic embroidery and iridescent rhinestones--was featured in LIFE magazine.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Evening dress (Garment)

Date Made

1955

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior, Paris, France

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.492.329

Credit

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

Material

Silk (Textile)
Satin
Horsehair
Net (Textile)
Rhinestone
Sequins (Spangles)

Technique

Embroidering

Color

Bluish gray

Inscriptions

Dress label: CHRISTIAN DIOR / AUTOMNE-HIVER / PARIS / 78059
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