Sophie, dress and wrap
1958 {Trapeze line, spring-summer 1958}
Medium
wool, alpaca, silk (plain, organza), silk linen, nylon (tulle), metal and plastic (fastenings)
Measurements
(a) 100.0 cm (centre back) 30.0 cm (waist, flat) (dress)
(b) 33.0 × 161.0 cm (wrap)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gift Program, 2024
Gallery location
Level 3, NGV International
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
France
Inscription
(b) label, centre back neckline, woven (vertically) in cream on black synthetic fabric: MADE IN FRANCE / Christian Dior / PARIS
Accession Number
2024.1036.a-b
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
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