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Object Description
| Basic ID | Hat, ca. 1954. Silk velvet, taffeta. Christian Dior, Paris. Gift of Mrs. Thomas H. Fisher (Ruth Page). 1969.954 |
| Artists/Makers |
Dior, Christian (designer) Christian Dior, Inc. (designer) |
| Title | Hat |
| Place of Origin | Paris (France) |
| Date | circa 1954 |
| Description | Hat of gray silk velvet and black silk taffeta. Both materials are finely but irregularly pleated and draped around crown in several interlocking layers. |
| Materials/Techniques |
silk (fiber) velvet taffeta |
| Marks | Made in France/Christian Dior/Paris |
| Object History | Object was donated and worn by dancer and choreographer Ruth Page (Mrs. Thomas Hart Fisher). |
| Curatorial Statement | Christian Dior was especially fond of his very wealthy clients who could afford to be dressed from head to toe with Dior products. The House of Dior offered the fashionable woman a full range of clothing, accessories, and even perfume. For some of his most favored clients, Christian Dior was involved with every fashion choice, offering suggestions and often making the final decision on what was best for the entire ensemble. Many famous designers followed Dior's lead in the creation of accessory lines and licensing of their names to create the bulk of their gross annual sales. |
| Subjects | Page, Ruth, 1899-1991 |
| Object Types | hats |
| Classification | costume (mode of fashion) |
| Categories |
costume accessories headgear |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Thomas Hart Fisher |
| Owner | Chicago Historical Society |
| Exhibition History | Dior : The New Look. Chicago History Museum. (2006/09/30 - 2007/05/27) |
| Object Number | 1969.954 |
| Image File Name | i63241.jpg; index.cpd |
| Rights | All rights reserved. Contact Chicago History Museum, Rights & Reproductions (rightsrepro@chicagohistory.org) for use. |
| Collection Name | Costume and Textile Collection |
| Repository | Chicago History Museum. 1601 North Clark Street Chicago, Illinois 60614-6038 |
Additional Information
| Basic ID | Hat, ca. 1954. Silk velvet, taffeta. Christian Dior, Paris. Gift of Mrs. Thomas H. Fisher (Ruth Page). 1969.954 |
| Title | i63242 |
| Rights | All rights reserved. Contact Chicago History Museum, Rights & Reproductions (rightsrepro@chicagohistory.org) for use. |
| Collection Name | Costume and Textile Collection |
| Repository | Chicago History Museum. 1601 North Clark Street Chicago, Illinois 60614-6038 |
