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Ensemble comprising ball gown and coat

Christian Dior1964

Museum of the City of New York

Museum of the City of New York
New York, NY, United States

Ball gown and coat ensemble. A: Pale yellow silk taffeta princess-style dress; full-length; jewel neckline; sleeveless; fitted at waist with flaired skirt; front yoke embroidered with gold, grey and blue metallic thread, beads and sequins, large blue faceted round stones, mother of pearl circles, simulated seashells; vertical slit pocket in side seam at hip; center back zipper closure; yellow organza lining. B: Aqua silk taffeta princess-style coat; straight, floor-length; collarless jewel neckline; long sleeves; seven self-covered half-ball button closures along center front; blue silk taffeta lining. Label, A: Made in France / Printemps-Ete 1964 / Christian Dior / Paris / 123507. Proper right underarm liner stamped: Le Charme / Poie naturelle. Label, B: Made in France / Printemps-Ete 1964 / Christian Dior / Paris / 123507. Worn by Mrs. Bernice Chrylser Garbisch.

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  • Title: Ensemble comprising ball gown and coat
  • Creator: Christian Dior
  • Date Created: 1964
  • Location Created: France
  • Provenance: Worn by Mrs. Bernice Chrylser Garbisch.
  • Season: Printemps-Ete 1964
  • Type: Coat (garment), Ensemble (costume), Gown
  • Medium: Silk (textile), Bead (pierced object), Taffeta, Sequin (spangle), Mother of pearl, Embroidering, Organza, stone (worked rock)
  • Fashion house, designer, label: Christian Dior
Museum of the City of New York

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