Christian Dior brown silk day dress with short sleeves and a pleated bouffant skirt

ICHi-088505

Title: Christian Dior brown silk day dress with short sleeves and a pleated bouffant skirt Description: Christian Dior day dress of brown silk shantung with short sleeves and a pleated bouffant skirt. The dress features an irregularly shaped front scoop neckline and back bateau neckline with a fitted bodice, a self-fabric bow attached to center-front waistline, and a center-back zipper closing. Date Depicted: 1958 Creator: Dior, Christian Creator Role: designer Physical Format: dresses Copyright Notice: © 2015 Chicago Historical Society, all rights reserved. Credit Line: Chicago History Museum, ICHi-088505 Accession Number: 1975.162.2 Acquisition Source: Gift of Mrs. Larry E. Long Collection Type: Costume & Textiles Storage Location: Costume; 46394 Max Pixels - Width: 4954 Max Pixels - Height: 6605 Help improve this content