Evening Dress
ca. 1956 (made)
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Evening dress of cream wild silk. It is sleeveless, with a low and round neckline, fitted bodice and a semi-gathered skirt. There is an all over embroidered design of large flowers and leaves in cream silk, metal thread and brilliants. The edges of the neck, armholes and hem are embroidered in the same materials. The lining is of cream silk and there is a side fastening of a zip and poppers.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Embroidered wild silk with silk, metal thread and brilliants, lined with silk |
| Brief description | Evening dress of embroidered wild silk, designed by Christian Dior, Paris, ca. 1956 |
| Physical description | Evening dress of cream wild silk. It is sleeveless, with a low and round neckline, fitted bodice and a semi-gathered skirt. There is an all over embroidered design of large flowers and leaves in cream silk, metal thread and brilliants. The edges of the neck, armholes and hem are embroidered in the same materials. The lining is of cream silk and there is a side fastening of a zip and poppers. |
| Production type | Haute couture |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs Gilbert Miller |
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| Bibliographic reference | Fashion : An Anthology by Cecil Beaton. London : H.M.S.O., 1971 |
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| Accession number | T.120-1974 |
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| Record created | October 17, 2005 |
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