Designer
Marc Bohan(French, 1926–2023)French, 1926–2023
Design housefor
House of Dior(French, established 1947)French, established 1947
CultureFrench
Titles
- Summer Dress and Belt
Datec. 1967
PlaceParis, France
MediumSilk chiffon
DimensionsDress (.A): 56 × 50 in. (142.2 × 127 cm)
Other (.B, belt): 105 × 5 in. (266.7 × 12.7 cm)
Other (.B, belt): 105 × 5 in. (266.7 × 12.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Lynn Wyatt
Object number93.8.A,.B
Non exposé
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: .A labeled in white thread on black fabric label: "Christian Dior/ PARIS"
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