CHRISTIAN DIOR Haute Couture (attributed to) Between 1949 and 1955 Short strapless dress in lavender satin embroidered with scrolling seed beads and large rhinestones in the taste of rose-cut diamonds. Zipped back. Missing label. Size: 40 approx. Waist circumference: 74 cm Significant wear, traces, stains, straps removed, missing, armpit discoloration. Condition: B- CHRISTIAN DIOR Haute Couture (attributed to) Between 1949 and 1955 Short lavender satin dress with shoulder straps, embellished with swirls of rocaille beads and prominent rhinestones in the style of old cut diamonds. Zippered at the back. Label missing. Size: approximately 40. Waist circumference: 74 cm Significant wear, marks, stains, straps repaired, defects, discoloration on the armpits. . Condition: B-

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