4 results for: Dior, Christian
Blue figured taffeta evening dress, 1961
This dress, made by Christian Dior, was owned by Guendolen Plestcheeff, daughter of early white Seattle settlers the Carkeeks and a well-respected preservationist and arts advocate in Seattle.
ID Number:1963.3004.1C980
Date:Circa 1961
Two piece satin dress with velvet trim, 1948
This blue and black horizontal striped silk Christian Dior dress was owned by Guendolen Plestcheeff, daughter of early white settlers the Carkeeks and a well-respected preservationist and arts advocate in Seattle.
ID Number:1966.3799.3C1177
Date:1948
Two-piece silk dress designed by Christian Dior, 1952
This foulard silk dress was designed in Paris by couture designer Christian Dior. It belonged to Guendolen Carkeek Plestcheeff (1892-1994), daughter of early Seattle setters, Morgan and Emily Carkeek. Guendolen was sent to Europe for schooling at age 13 and travelled frequently between Seattle and Europe as an adult. Known as one of the most stylish women in Seattle, Guendolen…
ID Number:1966.3799.8C1182
Date:1952
Woman's black alpaca wool cocktail dress with underskirt, 1956
This black cocktail dress was made in the Couture house of Christian Dior in Paris. It is from his 1956 Autumn/Winter collection. The main dress has a skirt that is split in front and would open when walking or sitting. For modesty, there is a slim black skirt worn underneath the main dress. The dress belonged to Seattleite Ann Dulien…
ID Number:1975.6058.8C2140
Date:1956