MPOLIN-M1768

Physical description: Midi length cocktail dress with short sleeves and a lowered bodice. Irregular neckline. Dress made of lace fabric with a floral pattern (bunches of roses surrounding leaves and stems). Lace in beige, transparent; the rhythm of the pattern regular. Flowers embroidered with sequins and beads in pearl and beige. Visible lining in black silk. Zipped at the side.

Material: silk, glass, plastic, metal, cotton thread

Sewing techniques: lace, embroidery, interfacing, machine sewing, hand sewing

Date: 1954 – 1957

Creation of the – person/author: Dior, Christian (1905-1957) (designer)

Creation of the object – organisation / label: Christian Dior SA (Paris; 1946-)

Creation of the object – place: Paris (France)