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- Christian Dior Evening Dress, "Fontainebleau Adaptation," Worn by Anne Firestone to the 1955 Reopening of the Vienna Opera House, 1954 -
- 1955
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Christian Dior Evening Dress, "Fontainebleau Adaptation," Worn by Anne Firestone to the 1955 Reopening of the Vienna Opera House, 1954
- Portrait of Elizabeth Parke Firestone by Cecil Beaton, 1949 - 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. In 1949, Firestone posed for celebrated Vogue fashion photographer Cecil Beaton. She wore an ice blue evening gown designed by Sophie Gimbel for Salon Moderne of Saks Fifth Avenue.
- 1949
- Collections - Artifact
Portrait of Elizabeth Parke Firestone by Cecil Beaton, 1949
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. In 1949, Firestone posed for celebrated Vogue fashion photographer Cecil Beaton. She wore an ice blue evening gown designed by Sophie Gimbel for Salon Moderne of Saks Fifth Avenue.
- Jennifer O'Hare in Her Prom Dress, May 13, 2006 - Proms are a much-anticipated milestone for many teenagers. High school students dress up in their most glamorous formal clothing to enjoy the prom. And for teen girls, choosing the perfect dress is key to the experience -- even when a compromise is required. Jennifer O'Hare preferred a backless dress but chose one acceptable to her mother, who helped pay for the gown.
- May 13, 2006
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Jennifer O'Hare in Her Prom Dress, May 13, 2006
Proms are a much-anticipated milestone for many teenagers. High school students dress up in their most glamorous formal clothing to enjoy the prom. And for teen girls, choosing the perfect dress is key to the experience -- even when a compromise is required. Jennifer O'Hare preferred a backless dress but chose one acceptable to her mother, who helped pay for the gown.
- Dress, Worn by Kay Sempliner, 1956 -
- 1956
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Dress, Worn by Kay Sempliner, 1956
- Evening Dress, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone in a Cecil Beaton Photograph, 1949 - 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. In 1949, she posed for celebrated Vogue fashion photographer Cecil Beaton. Firestone, who favored blue, wore this pale gown designed by Sophie Gimbel for Salon Moderne of Saks Fifth Avenue.
- 1949
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Evening Dress, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone in a Cecil Beaton Photograph, 1949
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. In 1949, she posed for celebrated Vogue fashion photographer Cecil Beaton. Firestone, who favored blue, wore this pale gown designed by Sophie Gimbel for Salon Moderne of Saks Fifth Avenue.
- Dress, 1945-1950 -
- 1945-1950
- Collections - Artifact
Dress, 1945-1950
- Christian Dior Evening Dress, "Clorinde," Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1952 - 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. Paris designer Christian Dior used a great deal of red in his clothing line. Firestone favored pinks and fuchsias over true reds making this dress an unusual choice for her.
- 1952
- Collections - Artifact
Christian Dior Evening Dress, "Clorinde," Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1952
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. Paris designer Christian Dior used a great deal of red in his clothing line. Firestone favored pinks and fuchsias over true reds making this dress an unusual choice for her.
- Christian Dior Fashion Design Drawing with Fabric Swatch, "Brigid," 1953-1954 - Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- 1953-1954
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Christian Dior Fashion Design Drawing with Fabric Swatch, "Brigid," 1953-1954
Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- Evening Dress, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1931 -
- June 21, 1931
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Evening Dress, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1931
- Letter from Elizabeth Parke Firestone to Marguerite Carre (for Dior), January 18, 1953 -
- January 18, 1953
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Letter from Elizabeth Parke Firestone to Marguerite Carre (for Dior), January 18, 1953