Christian Dior
Suit

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Suit
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DesignerFrench, 1905–1957
CultureFrench
Titles
  • Suit
Datec. 1952–1953
PlaceFrance
MediumCotton
DimensionsOverall: 55 7/8 × 48 5/16 × 45 11/16in. (142 × 122.7 × 116.1cm)
Jacket (.A): 22 × 19 in. (55.9 × 48.3 cm)
Skirt (.B): 18 × 29 in. (45.7 × 73.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Sally Alcorn
Object number91.1761.A,.B
Non exposé

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ProvenanceMrs. Sally Alcorn; given to MFAH, 1991.
Exhibition HistoryExhibited "Fabulously French: Haute Couture 1897 - 1997", February 23 through April 20, 1997

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Cloche
Christian Dior
1950–1959
Velvet, silk velvet, and feathers
97.412
Conservation image
Christian Dior
1955
Satin
86.688
Dress
Christian Dior
c. 1950
Wool
96.981.A,.B
Suit
Christian Lacroix
c. 1992
Cotton, rayon, and metal
96.977.A,.B
Suit
House of Chanel
c. 1997
Wool bouclé, cotton, and nylon
2001.593.A,.B
Suit
Franco Moschino
1985–1989
Cotton, cotton appliqué, faux pearl buttons, and brilliants
95.512.A,.B
Coat
House of Dior
c. 1958
Wool mohair
91.1745
Suit
John Galliano
c. 1998
Wool, polyamide, viscose, and acetate
2001.588.A,.B
House of Dior
1960–1969
Enameled and gilded metal and brilliants
95.488
Suit
Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel
1960–1965
Wool, polyester shantung, silk charmeuse, and metal
99.610.A-.C
Strapless Dress with Sleeve Caps
Christian Lacroix
c. 1985
Cotton crepe
93.486.A-.C
Evening Ensemble
Christian Lacroix
c. 1989
Cotton matlassé and printed silk
93.504.A,.B