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Blouse and skirt without jacket and stole
A. Mustard yellow silk charmeuse camisole; one left shoulder strap; hand-picked left side zipper closure; strap and band around chest are channel quilted; unlined. C. Gray silk charmeuse gathered skirt; straight waistband; hand-picked left side zipper closure; wrap-around opening in front; unlined; floor length. Label: "Christian Dior Boutique Couture".
Worn with jacket (Object ID #2013.03.07.b) and stole (Object ID #2013.03.07.d) to form four piece ensemble. -
Breton
Brown felted fur Breton hat; rounded crown; 3 inch turned-up brim; brown satin insert at brown band with simulated tortoise plastic chain encircling crown. Label: "Christian Dior Chapeaux".Tags 1960s, 1970s, Breton, brown, chain, Christian Dior, Christian Dior Chapeaux, Dior, faux tortoiseshell, felt, fur, hat, plastic -
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Coat
Black silk satin theatre coat; reversible to hot pink silk satin; pockets on both sides; stand-up band with one attached fringed tie in pink and black, passes through opening in band; drop shoulder; 7/8 length sleeves; silk twist braiding down front, around hemline, and sleeves; braiding holds two layers together 1 inch from edge; 7/8 length; slit on each side; weighted. Label: "Christian Dior, Paris, Couture, Autome-Hiver, 1960".
From Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior Fall/Winter 1960 collection. -
Coat
Coral wool bouclé coat; 3.5 inch roll collar; long sleeves with small turned-back cuffs; A-line cut; inverted pleat at center back; self-fabric belt tied at center back; Princess style front with two large button closures; knee length; lined in coral taffeta. No label. -
Cocktail dress
Lavender and red crinkled metallic lame' novelty weave evening dress; round neckline with yoke; chemise style; short sleeves; 4 inch horizontal band at hem; above the knee length. Labels: "Christian Dior New York", "Zita Inc."Tags 1960s, 1970s, Christian Dior, Christian Dior New York, cocktail dress, Dior, dress, lamé, lavender, metallic, purple, red -
Cocktail dress
A. Black silk faille cocktail dress; princess style; dropped waistline with belt carriers for hip-slung belt; jewel neckline with lace trim; straight sleeves with lace cuffs; rhinestone "dice" buttons; A-line skirt; knee length. Label: "Christian Dior New York". B. Black silk faille belt with rhinestone buckle.Tags 1960s, 1970s, belt, black, Christian Dior, Christian Dior New York, cocktail dress, Dior, dress, faille, ready to wear, rhinestones, silk -
Detail of back closures
Pale yellow silk chiffon day dress; scoop neckline; long bishop sleeves; pleating throughout; dark yellow snakeskin bands at natural waistline and bust; snakeskin bands are buttoned at center front; center back zipper closure with small snaps holding pleats; skirt is lined in chiffon; underdress is silk crepe; mid-calf length; tears on left and right sleeves; water stains on sleeves and front.
From Marc Bohan for Christian Dior Spring/Summer 1970 collection. -
Detail of double zipper at back of dress
B. Blue plain weave linen dress; linen dress attached to silk taffeta bodice; scoop neckline; sleeveless; A-line skirt; knee length.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #2011.19.02.a) to form two piece ensemble.
Marc Bohan for Christian Dior Spring/Summer 1966 collection. -
Detail of front of jacket
A. Blue plain weave linen jacket; jewel neckline; four plastic button closure down center front; long set-in sleeves; seam over bust; waist length; pleated blue silk chiffon scarf sewn to neck back; lined in silk taffeta. B. Blue plain weave linen dress; linen dress attached to silk taffeta bodice; scoop neckline; sleeveless; A-line skirt; knee length.
Marc Bohan for Christian Dior Spring/Summer 1966 collection. -
Detail of zipper closures
B. Black silk and wool suit skirt; straight silhouette; narrow waistband; two zipper closures; curved darts for fit; lined in black silk. Label: "Christian Dior, Paris, Printemps Ete 1953".
Worn with jacket (Object ID 2004.03.283.a) to form two piece ensemble.
Spring/Summer 1953. -
Dress
Black silk chiffon dress; blouson; round neckline; 3/4 length sleeves; tiered skirt with alternating accordian pleating and fringe; attached underdress.
Worn by Mona von Bismarck. From Dior's Spring/Summer 1975 Collection, designed by Marc Bohan. -
Dress
A. Light brown heathered wool day dress; straight silhouette; double draped collar terminating in long points and button and bound buttonhole; surplice front; long turned-back sleeves with cuffs; fitted seamed waistline; narrow skirt; two back kick pleats. B. Brown leather belt. -
Dress
A. Gray silk satin dress; scoop neckline; short sleeves; front yoke; pleated skirt, unpressed box pleats. Label: "Christian Dior New York". B. Gray silk satin belt. -
Dress
Multicolored printed silk chiffon day dress in rust, purple, green, hot pink, black, gold, and orange speckled with white; front and back in black; long bishop sleeves with two buttons; high draped collar; drop waistline; pleated full skirt; back zipper closure; bright green double silk satin ribbon belt with bow; beige crepe inner skirt from waistline; short length. Appraisal #61.
From Marc Bohan for House of Dior's Spring/Summer 1969 collection. -
Dress
Pale yellow silk chiffon day dress; scoop neckline; long bishop sleeves; pleating throughout; dark yellow snakeskin bands at natural waistline and bust; snakeskin bands are buttoned at center front; center back zipper closure with small snaps holding pleats; skirt is lined in chiffon; underdress is silk crepe; mid-calf length; tears on left and right sleeves; water stains on sleeves and front.
From Marc Bohan for Christian Dior Spring/Summer 1970 collection. -
Dress without coat
A. Gray wool plaid day dress with brown, yellow, orange, and khaki stripes; jewel neckline; short set-in sleeves; bodice has 2 waist darts and waist seaming; center front zipper placket covered with four buttons; 3 sewn down pleats on skirt; two-piece A-line back skirt; lined in gray China silk; short length.
Worn with coat (Object ID #2004.03.446.b) to form two piece ensemble. -
Dress without jacket
B. Blue plain weave linen dress; linen dress attached to silk taffeta bodice; scoop neckline; sleeveless; A-line skirt; knee length.
Worn with jacket (Object ID #2011.19.02.a) to form two piece ensemble.
Marc Bohan for Christian Dior Spring/Summer 1966 collection. -
Evening gown
Black four ply silk crepe evening gown; square neckline; thick black satin ribbon straps; two extra strips of fabric placed horizontally across lower back bodice; princess seams; zipper closure on round part of side back; lined in black China silk; ankle length. Label: "Christian Dior New York". -
Four piece ensemble
A. Mustard yellow silk charmeuse camisole; one left shoulder strap; hand-picked left side zipper closure; strap and band around chest are channel quilted; unlined. B. Gray silk charmeuse kimono style boxy jacket; no neck band, edge is simply overcast; 3/4 length boxy sleeves; knee length; unlined. C. Gray silk charmeuse gathered skirt; straight waistband; hand-picked left side zipper closure; wrap-around opening in front; unlined; floor length. D. Gray silk charmeuse stole; 20 inches wide and 81 inches long; not lined; seam at center back. Label: "Christian Dior Boutique Couture".