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Christian Dior, designer

Day suit, Fall/Winter 1952

Description

Maker

  • Christian Dior, 1905-1957, French, designer
  • Christian Dior, 1947, French, design house

Title

Day suit

Year

Fall/Winter 1952

Medium

Wool; twill weave (houndstooth check)

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • wool

Dimensions

61.6 cm (24 1/4 inches) (center back length)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Automne-Hiver 1952
Christian Dior, Paris

Type

  • Fashion,
  • Costume

Credit

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

Object Number

1992.067.11A

Related

Christian Dior

Dress

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