"Telegraphique," two-piece dress comprising bodice and skirt in navy blue wool

Accession number 67.91.1AB

Unique identifier MN190535

Description Two-piece dress in navy blue wool knit with allover floral applique of wool braid and cord. A: Fitted bodice, tucked into skirt; hip-length; low square neckline in front, extending to stand-up collar of plain wool knit in back; short sleeves, turn-back cuffs; plain wool knit extenstion at hip; seven navy plastic center back button closure. B: Amphora skirt; below-knee length; waistband at natural waist; ten navy plastic center back button closure; waistband lined in navy China silk, skirt unlined. Label, A: Made in France / Christian Dior / Paris / 05895.

Dated 1947

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

Medium China silk, embroidering, knit (textile), plastic (organic material), wool (textile)

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