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Christian Dior
Woman's Ensemble (Coat and Dress)Fall/Winter 1956-1957

Not on view
Women's two-piece ensemble: ivory and navy houndstooth-patterned knee-length coat with navy trim over a sleeveless navy blue dress, displayed on a gray background
Navy blue sheath dress displayed on a hanger, with a V-neckline, cap sleeves with decorative buttons at the shoulders, fitted bodice with front pleats, and knee-length straight skirt.
Designer
Christian Dior
France, Paris, 1905-1957
Design House
Dior
France, Paris, founded 1946
Title
Woman's Ensemble (Coat and Dress)
Place Made
France
Date Made
Fall/Winter 1956-1957
Medium
Coat: wool plain weave, plastic buttons; Dress: wool/cashmere twill.
Dimensions
Center back length (Coat): 47 in. (119.38 cm) Center back length (Dress): 41 in. (104.14 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Michael Blankfort in memory of her mother, Mrs. William Constable Breed
Accession Number
M.75.51.20a-b
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles