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Cocktail ensemble in black silk twill comprising dress and jacket

Christian Dior1958

Museum of the City of New York

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

Cocktail enemble in black silk twill. A: Below-knee length dress; wide front and back scoop neckline; sleeveless; slightly high-waist, brown linen twill framed by dual color fold inlaid from below bust to natural waistline; bell-shaped gathered six-panel skirt; left back seam zipper closure; armholes and neckline bias band outlined.B: Bolero-length jacket, applied black silk soutache jet beaded balls, faceted black beads throughout; band collar; 3/4-length dolman sleeves; black silk soutache jet beaded balls, black satin braid and jet band trim at cuffs and hem; center front neck single hook-eye closure; brown linen twill lining. Attributed to Christian Dior by donor.

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  • Title: Cocktail ensemble in black silk twill comprising dress and jacket
  • Creator: Christian Dior
  • Date Created: 1958
  • Type: Ensemble (costume), Dress (garment), Jacket (garment)
  • Medium: Silk (fiber), Twill, Linen (material), Bead (pierced object), Jet (coal)
  • Fashion house, designer, label: Christian Dior
Museum of the City of New York

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