Artwork Details
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Dimensions
A) dress: center front: 40 in. B) hat: 7 x 12-1/4 in.
Mark Description
only hat is labeled : Made in France Chrisitan Dior Pairs
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Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Kajfez
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Provenance
Donated to the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 1995
Gallery Labels
Dior introduced his last two lines, Libré (Free) and Fuseau (Spindle), in 1957. His concept for these lines was "ease and walk-ability." This day dress with matching hat is a perfect example of his inspiration.
The dress represents Dior's gradual shift from a very tight, restricted waistline to a looser more naturally fitting waist. A lower neckline was achieved with gathered fabric that wrapped around the body. The hat was derived from a man's topee, also known as a pith helmet, a light-weight hat worn for protection from the sun.
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