Evening gown in black silk tulle over cream organza with detachable tulle streamer
A: Strapless evening gown in draped black silk tulle on cream silk organza; floor-length; fitted bodice; straight neckline; natural waistline; full bell-shaped skirt with tulle draping from center back; center back zipper closure; female snaps interior center back neck; built-in boned cream China silk corselet extending into cream crepe slip and multi-layered organza and horsehair-stiffened net petticoat, center back hook-and-eye closure. B: Full-length black tulle streamers; black velvet ribbon bow and cream satin rose on covered wire stem at top; male snaps attach to dress. Label, A: Made in France / Printemps-Ete 1957 / Christian Dior / Paris / 85860. Worn by Slim Keith (Mrs. Leland Hayward.)
christian ernest dior (1905 – 1957)
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About this artwork
- Title: Evening gown in black silk tulle over cream organza with detachable tulle streamer
- Artist: christian ernest dior
- Year: 1957
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Museum of the City of New York
- Color palette: Pastels
- Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum

