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Christian Dior

ball gown, 1953

Description

Maker

  • Christian Dior, 1905-1957, French

Title

ball gown

Year

1953

Type

  • Fashion,
  • Costume

Credit

Gift of Mrs. William Braude

Object Number

1986.142

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

From Bastille to Beaubourg

July 7 - August 26, 1989

A Decade of Collecting (Costume and Textiles)

July 17 - September 6, 1987

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Christian Dior, designer

ball gown, 1953
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Christian Dior, designer

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