Suit, Women's Christian Dior

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Suit, Women's Christian Dior

Entry/Object ID

2000.43.1

Description

Christian Dior Couture Suit, 3 piece. Material: textile. Made in France in the 1960s. (a) collarless open-fronted long sleeve jacket. Size: 16" W. x 20" L. Description: olive, aqua, cream and black boucle fabric. (b) skirt. Size: 12 1/2" W. x 24" L. Description: olive, aqua, cream and black boucle fabric; straight, knee-length skirt; zipper and two metal hooks at back. (c) blouse. Size: 13 3/4" W. x 21" L. Description: Aqua shot chiffon silk blouse with long cuffed sleeves and pussycat bow collar. Fastens with buttons down front and two metal snaps at neck.

Context

Early 1960s suit, all hand made. (Christian Dior - France).

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Made/Created

Time Period

1960s

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Suit, Women's

Class

Clothing, Outerwear

Category

Personal Artifacts

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

43.00

Condition

Reason for Exam

Rehousing

Overall Condition

Good

Condition Type

Stains, Fading

Date Examined

Mar 3, 2026

Examined By

Simmons, Anna

Notes

Only blouse and suit lining show signs of fading and staining - suit is otherwise in very good condition.

Recommendations

Some hand stitching needs to be redone where lining has come loose from the jacket. This is not damaged, only requires basic mending.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Kinkade, Bonnie L. (Kastner)

Create Date

September 13, 2000

Update Date

March 10, 2026