Fashion Photograph for Christian DIOR
Photography
Inventory number
2022.6.24.3.PH.FA.C1950.FR
Authors:
Christian DIOR (French, 1905 - 1957)
House of Dior (French, founded 1946)
Description
Paper photograph of a model on a pale backdrop wearing Christian DIOR’s New Look plaid-print day dress in a bell silhouette with ¾ length sleeves adorned with bow fastenings on the cuffs and collar. There are darts along the princess lines from apex to the waist, gathering around the waist to make a full skirt, cinched with a dark glossy belt, and welt pockets at each hip. She is accessorized with four pearl bracelets, short light gloves, a dark envelop clutch purse, a small bouquet of flowers in hand, patent pumps, and a wide-brimmed sunhat hat with dark pipping, and ribbon.
Material
Analog photography
Origin
circa 1950
France
Dimensions
Length : 20 cm
Height : 24.7 cm