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Christian Dior

Black wool dress with net detailing at back

Maker

Christian Dior (French, 1905-1957), designer
House of Dior (French), design house

Title

Black wool dress with net detailing at back

Year

1940s

Medium

  • wool,
  • nylon,
  • plastic buttons; plain weave,
  • machine net

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • wool,
  • Nylon,
  • plastic buttons; plain weave,
  • machine net

Materials

nylon, plastic, gabardine, wool

Dimensions

116.8 cm (46 inches) (center back length) Waist: 26

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Elizabeth Rollins Mauran for the Estate of Helen Eitel Rollins

Object Number

2010.72.6

Type

  • Costume

Exhibition History

Cocktail Culture
Ritual and Invention in American Fashion, 1920-1980
Apr 15, 2011 – Jul 31, 2011

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Christian Dior (French, 1905-1957), designer
House of Dior (French), design house
Black wool dress with net detailing at back, 1940s
Wool, nylon, plastic buttons; plain weave, machine net
116.8 cm (46 inches) (center back length) Waist: 26
Gift of Elizabeth Rollins Mauran for the Estate of Helen Eitel Rollins 2010.72.6

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