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Experts & Objects: Christian Dior Evening Gown

Chris Paulocik, Senior Textile Conservator discusses the treatment of a Dior evening gown from the ROM's collection with Dr. Alexandra Palmer, Senior Nora Vaughan Curator, Global Textiles & Fashion. 

Evening gown by Christian Dior, London, Fall 1956, worn by Florence Richler. Gift of Florence Richler, ROM 2019.101.1. 

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Authored by: Kait Sykes

Authored by: Kait Sykes