Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
2015.6.1Description
Part A) Seafoam green and ecru silk dress. Three-quarter length sleeves and boatneck. Loose-fitting blouson bodice with asymmetrical front tucks and trims. Has shoulder pads with slightly extended shoulders. Back-button closing. Natural waistline with waistline pleats. Skirt has back zipper and slit.
Part B) Seafoam green and ecru silk belt. Front of belt is tucked. Sides of belt are green and taper towards the rear. Pink elasticated band connects left and right sides of belt.
Part C) Vogue Patterns sewing pattern for a size 8 Christian Dior dress, in a paper envelope. Front of envelope depicts a woman wearing a dress similar to Parts A and B in white and black, accessorized with a matching hat, gloves, shoes, and jewelry.Use
Sewn as a mother-of-the-groom dress for a wedding in June 1992.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Picciotto, Linda PierceClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Clothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Material
SilkColor
Green, Yellow, PinkMade/Created
Manufacturer
Christian Dior [pattern]Date made
circa 1992Label/Inscription/Signature
Transcription
Vogue / Patterns / PARIS ORIGINAL / Christian Dior / ca 1990 [written in pencil] / Pattern/Patron 1404Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Dress
Length: 111cm
Width: 40cm
Belt
Length: 140cm
Width: 12cm
Pattern
Length: 26cm
Width: 19.5cm