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Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture Dress, Inner Bodice and Shoes, Spring-Summer 1964 — Worn by Dame Olivia de Havilland in the 1964 movie 'Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte'.

Lot 12

Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture Dress, Inner Bodice and Shoes, Spring-Summer 1964

Worn by Dame Olivia de Havilland in the 1964 movie 'Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte'.

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Estimate$2,000 – $3,000

Status

Closed

Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture Dress, Inner Bodice and Shoes, Spring-Summer 1964

Worn by Dame Olivia de Havilland in the 1964 movie 'Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte'.

Sleeveless dress is made of a green silk chiffon built over a green silk taffeta inner bodice. The main seams of the ensemble are sewn by machine while the inside, finishing stitches are done by hand. The dress is made of layers of silk chiffon sewn onto a layer of fine silk and closed down the center back with a zip and silk satin belt. The inner bodice is heavily boned and closes with hook and eyes down the center back. The matching shoes are made of green silk satin and finished with a woven 'buckle' over each toe.

Inner Bodice Label: Christian Dior / Made in France / Paris / Printemps-Ete 1964.
Haute Couture Unique ID Number: 1096 (inner bodice).
Shoe Label: Souliers / Christian Dior
Dress is unlabelled.

Approximate Flat Measurements Across the Front:
DRESS

Bust: 17"

Waist: 13"

Hips: 16"
Length (from underarm): 28"

BODICE
Bust: 15"
Waist: 13"
Hips: 16.5"
Length (from underam): 12.5"

Shoe size stamped: 5.5

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

Condition:
The overall condition of the ensemble is good. The exterior of the dress is stable with some discoloration overall and some loose stitching around the underarms. The boned bodice has a loose snap at the center front, which attaches to the dress. There are wear holes near the top where the top of the underwire ends. The hand-stitching that holds the underwire in place is loose. The shoes are worn with discoloration in the green dye and a loose buckle on the left shoe.

The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. As everything is sold 'as is', we suggest that you request a more detailed condition report and additional photo. This can be obtained via the INQUIRE button or by email at [email protected]. Condition is a matter of opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact.

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Please email for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.

Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

[email protected]312.334.4222

Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

Michael Hall

Cataloguer, Couture & Luxury Accessories

[email protected]312 280 1212

Beatrice Levine

Account Executive

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Haute Couture & Luxury Fall Fashion (Online Only)

Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture Dress, Inner Bodice and Shoes, Spring-Summer 1964

Worn by Dame Olivia de Havilland in the 1964 movie 'Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte'.

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