Christian Dior, Black Velvet and Yellow Polyester Blend Quilted Dress
Title
Christian Dior, Black Velvet and Yellow Polyester Blend Quilted Dress
Description
Black velvet double-breasted bodice dress with thin straps and woven polyester edging around the neckline. The dress has a polyester blend quilted skirt, fully lined with yellow silk charmeuse.
Creator
Christian Dior, 1905-1957, Designer
Date
1970-1979
Contributor
Gift from Kristy Karell McWhorter
Identifier
HCC_FA_2021_pt3-682
Coverage
France, United States
Extent
Bust: 27", Waist: 32"
Curator Notes
Good condition. This garment is a part of the Christian Doir Boutique and made in France for Lou Lattimore, Dallas.
Textile
Velvet, Polyester Blend
Photographer
Shane Patrick Qureshi
Curator
HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team
Accession Number
2012.60.1
Collection
Tags
1970, 1970's, 1970s, 70s, Black, Bodice, Christian Dior, Dior, Double Breasted, Dress, Polyester Blend, Quilted, Sixties, Velvet, Yellow
Citation
Christian Dior, 1905-1957, Designer, “Christian Dior, Black Velvet and Yellow Polyester Blend Quilted Dress,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed May 17, 2025, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/741.