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Spirit of Herbarium (Essence d’Herbier)

Spirit of Herbarium (Essence d’Herbier)
 2017 {spring-summer}

Medium
silk (organza), nylon (tulle), embroidery, raffia. metal (spangles)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
David Richards Bequest and NGV Supporters of Fashion and Textiles, 2018
© Christian Dior Couture
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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
silk (organza), nylon (tulle), embroidery, raffia. metal (spangles)
Measurements
(a) 105.0cm (centre back) 30.0 cm (waist, flat) (dress)
(b) 68.5 cm (centre back) 30.0 cm (waist, flat) (underskirt)
Place/s of Execution
Paris, France
Inscription
(a) label, woven in black on white polyester: CHRISTIAN DIOR / HAUTE COUTURE/PARIS
label, printed in ink on white polyester: 100% soie / Doublure / 100% soie and on reverse PE 2017 / 36960
Accession Number
2017.457.a-b
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
David Richards Bequest and NGV Supporters of Fashion and Textiles, 2018
© Christian Dior Couture
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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