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Christian Dior
Woman's Dress (Overbodice, Underbodice, and Skirt)Fall/Winter 1949-1950

Not on view
Black wool bolero jacket and sleeveless sheath dress displayed on a mannequin, with a single large fabric-covered button at the waist
Close-up detail of a black garment showing draped wool bodice gathered at a narrow waistband, with ribbed skirt panel and large circular button at lower right.
Designer
Christian Dior
France, Paris, 1905-1957
Design House
Dior
France, Paris, founded 1946
Title
Woman's Dress (Overbodice, Underbodice, and Skirt)
Place Made
France
Date Made
Fall/Winter 1949-1950
Medium
Overbodice: wool plain weave (crepe); Underbodice: silk plain weave (faille), rayon satin; Skirt: wool plain weave (crepe), silk plain weave (faille) and plastic button
Dimensions
Center back length (Over bodice): 21 1/4 in. (53.98 cm) Center back length (Under bodice with peplum): 15 1/4 in. (38.74 cm) Center back length (Skirt): 29 7/8 in. (75.88 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Michael Blankfort in memory of her mother, Mrs. William Constable Breed
Accession Number
M.75.51.40a-c
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles