Fashion Photograph for Christian DIOR

Photography

Inventory number
2022.6.27.17.PH.FA.1955.FR
Authors:
Christian DIOR (French, 1905 - 1957)
House of Dior (French, founded 1946)
Description
​Paper photograph of Dior fashion house mannequin Francine modeling a dark strapless evening gown, that is fitted to the body and flares out at the waist into a full skirt which is hemmed in the front at maxi length and extends into a court train. The woman is adorned with a matching shawl which she is holding around her arms, opera gloves, jeweled earrings, pumps with block ornamentation, and a jeweled pendant just beneath the bust of her gown.
Material
Analog photography
Origin
1955 Paris, France
Dimensions
Length : 17.6 cm
Height : 23.5 cm