Cocktail dress
(c. 1951)
Medium
silk (taffeta), cotton, metal
Measurements
125.0 cm (centre back) 55.0 cm (sleeve length)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria from the wardrobe of Mrs Mavis Powell by her daughter Mrs Angela Wood, Member, 2000
© Christian Dior Couture
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Paris, France
Inscription
label, centre back, woven black on white: Christian Dior / PARIS / MADE IN FRANCE / 48923
Accession Number
2000.152
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
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