La Ligne Libre
Evening Dress
1957 (made)
1957 (made)
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This image shows the interior of a bodice, part of an outfit designed by Christian Dior (1905-57). The full ensemble consists of a skirt and bodice of lightweight organza, which float on a complex under-structure of net and boning in the bodice, and tulle in the skirt.
In-built corsetry was typical of couture garments, particularly for evening wear, so the client could simply step into her garment. In this case, even suspenders for stockings are included.
In-built corsetry was typical of couture garments, particularly for evening wear, so the client could simply step into her garment. In this case, even suspenders for stockings are included.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Silk organza, net and boned |
| Brief description | Short evening dress, 'Norvege' from 'La Ligne Libre' consisting of a bodice, skirt, and petticoat in silk organza, designed by Christian Dior, made by Bodin Brossin, Paris, 1957 |
| Physical description | Short evening dress consisting of a bodice, skirt and petticoat in eau-de-nil silk organza. |
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| Production type | Haute couture |
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| Credit line | Given by Baroness Antoinette de Ginsbourg |
| Object history | This ensemble is a shorter version of the original design by Dior, as seen from the orginal chart in the Dior Archive (Paris) and the contemporary image in L'Officiel, March 1957. The original Dior house model was Bella. |
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| Summary | This image shows the interior of a bodice, part of an outfit designed by Christian Dior (1905-57). The full ensemble consists of a skirt and bodice of lightweight organza, which float on a complex under-structure of net and boning in the bodice, and tulle in the skirt. In-built corsetry was typical of couture garments, particularly for evening wear, so the client could simply step into her garment. In this case, even suspenders for stockings are included. |
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| Other number | 87163 - Model number |
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| Accession number | T.122 to B-1974 |
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| Record created | October 10, 2005 |
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