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This exhibition celebrates the fashion arts of Christian Dior in recognition of the 70th anniversary of his post WWII “New Look”. Featured garments include ball gowns, daywear and suits exclusively from Ohio museums or worn by Ohio women. In addition…

Blue wool plaid ensemble
a-dress with short sleeves and pleated skirt; jewel collar with button and tag on front
b-jacket with front pockets enclosed with a long tag
c-self fabric belt

Ladies short black silk satin bubble dress. Long sleeve. Rounded neckline with buttons and bound buttonholes down the front. Vertical flap-like pockets. Bottom of hem is turned under and sewn to create a bubble effect.

Orange wool tweed suit
a-shaped jacket with large collar, curved pocket openings (on peplum) and three plastic orange buttons; lined with silk with Christian Dior on it
b-A-line skirt

Christian Dior long black velvet dress, purple faille peplum/panel, bodice sweetheart neck with 2 horizontal tucks at neck, long leg-of-mutton sleeves; long skirt gathered into waist, long bias cut purple faille draped peplum in front.