Sold for $3,750

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Lot Description

Christian Dior Haute Couture Day Dress and Belt, Autumn/Winter 1954

Worn by Dame Olivia de Havilland on the day before her wedding to Pierre Galante.

Brown wool dress with squared neckline flanked by two decorative leather buttons and short raglan sleeves. The main seams of the ensemble are sewn by machine while the inside, finishing stitches are done by hand. The skirt is flared at the front hip with two pleats and has a tapered hem. The dress closes down the center back with a zip and hook and eye.

Dress Label: Christian Dior / Paris / Automne-Hiver 1954
Haute Couture Unique ID Number: 46687
Belt is unlabelled.

Approximate Flat Measurements Across the Front:
DRESS

Bust: 16"

Waist: 13"

Hips: 18"
Shoulder: 15"
Sleeve (shoulder to hem): 6"

Length (from underarm): 33"

Belt: 1.25" W x 30" L

Haute Couture and Hollywood Designs worn by Dame Olivia de Havilland.

Condition Report

Condition:
Overall very good condition. The main brown wool is in very good condition with some wear under each arm. The top left button is detached at the neckline. The center back zip has been repaired and doesn't zip up the last two inches near the neck. There is also a repair at the top of the pleat at the center back hem.

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