Elvira, evening dress

Elvira, evening dress
 2003 {autumn-winter 2003-04}

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
viscose and synthetic devoré velvet, plastic and synthetic lurex
Measurements
160 cm (centre back) (variable) 36.0 cm (waist, flat) (variable)
Place/s of Execution
France
Inscription
label, centre back, woven in black on white acetate: Christian Dior/BOUTIQUE/PARIS
Accession Number
2006.11
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 2006
© Christian Dior Couture
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
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Gallery location
Not on display

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