Two-piece dress in navy blue silk taffeta with cream foulard pattern

Accession number 86.156.1AB

Unique identifier MN190576

Description Cream paisley foulard on navy blue silk taffeta. A: Hip-length bodice, natural waist defined by seam; plunging narrow V neck, wide sweeping false revers as double fabric layer over bustline; short dolman sleeves, rolled cuff; center front hook closure; revers interfaced with stiffened net. B: Below-knee length skirt; attached overskirt with V shaped stitched yoke over stomach; functional covered buttons either side center back; proper left side back zipper; self fabric underskirt with side slits from hem to knee, navy blue faille taffeta facing. Label, A: Christian Dior Paris / made in France #05529.

Dated ca. 1949

Object Type bodice, dress (garment), skirt (garment)

Medium faille, silk (textile), taffeta

File dimensions 18.3 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
46.5 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi