Christian Dior Dress, 1950s Size label: 10
Christian Dior Dress, 1950s
The dress and jacket are made of black wool suiting. The jacket has a scoopneck and three-quarter sleeves. Three large buttons down the center front with hand-sewn bound buttonholes. The black silk lining is sewn in by hand. The dress has a wide scoop neckline, long sleeves and is cut with a princess line. The princess seam is sewn to the back hip, where it is embellished with a thin self-fabric bow. The princess line below the bow opens into an interted double pleat. The dress is underlined with a sheer black fabric and closes down the center back with a hand-set zip.
Label: Christian Dior - New York Inc.
Size Label: 10
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Jacket:
Bust: 19.5"
Shoulder: 18"
Waist: 18"
Length (from underarm): 9.5"
Dress:
Bust: 17.5"
Shoulder: 17"
Waist: 15"
Length (from underarm): 31.5"
Size label: 10
Provenance:
Condition Report: Condition: The jacket and dress are in good condition. The jacket has small white spots on the right front and the top button is loose. The dress has a small white spot on the lower left hem and around this spot the black dye has faded (likely from a cleaning attempt). The intricate internal facing and underlining layers have many loose hand-stitches. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. As everything is sold 'as is', we suggest that you request a more detailed condition report and additional photo. This can be obtained via the INQUIRE button or by email at couturecr@lesliehindman.com. Condition is a matter of opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact.
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Christian Dior Dress, 1950s
The dress and jacket are made of black wool suiting. The jacket has a scoopneck and three-quarter sleeves. Three large buttons down the center front with hand-sewn bound buttonholes. The black silk lining is sewn in by hand. The dress has a wide scoop neckline, long sleeves and is cut with a princess line. The princess seam is sewn to the back hip, where it is embellished with a thin self-fabric bow. The princess line below the bow opens into an interted double pleat. The dress is underlined with a sheer black fabric and closes down the center back with a hand-set zip.
Label: Christian Dior - New York Inc.
Size Label: 10
Approximate Flat Measurements Across Front:
Jacket:
Bust: 19.5"
Shoulder: 18"
Waist: 18"
Length (from underarm): 9.5"
Dress:
Bust: 17.5"
Shoulder: 17"
Waist: 15"
Length (from underarm): 31.5"
Size label: 10
Provenance:
Condition Report: Condition: The jacket and dress are in good condition. The jacket has small white spots on the right front and the top button is loose. The dress has a small white spot on the lower left hem and around this spot the black dye has faded (likely from a cleaning attempt). The intricate internal facing and underlining layers have many loose hand-stitches. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. As everything is sold 'as is', we suggest that you request a more detailed condition report and additional photo. This can be obtained via the INQUIRE button or by email at couturecr@lesliehindman.com. Condition is a matter of opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact.
