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Christian Dior

capelet

Description

Maker

Christian Dior (French, 1905-1957), designer

Title

capelet

Year

ca. 1954

Medium

  • silk

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Silk

Materials

silk

Dimensions

24.4 cm (9 5/8 inches) (center back length)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. William C. Ford, Mrs. John F. Ball and Mrs. William Leatherman, The Elizabeth Parke Firestone Collection

Object Number

1992.067.2B

Type

  • Costume

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Christian Dior (French, 1905-1957), designer
capelet, ca. 1954
silk
24.4 cm (9 5/8 inches) (center back length)
Gift of Mrs. William C. Ford, Mrs. John F. Ball and Mrs. William Leatherman, The Elizabeth Parke Firestone Collection 1992.067.2B

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