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Christian Dior Hat, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1950-1957

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THF160064 / Christian Dior Hat, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1950-1957
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Hat

Date Made

1950-1957

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

92.38.2.3

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

Felt (Textile)
Leather

Technique

Machine sewing (Technique)

Color

Gray (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 2.25 in (crown)
Diameter: 6.5 in (crown)
Circumference: 18 in (Circumference of crown)

Inscriptions

Label: MADE IN / FRANCE / CHRISTIAN DIOR / PARIS
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