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cocktail dress (dress, sash)

early 1950s

Norman Norell (American, 1900–1972)

1986.76A-B

Not currently on view

wool {fabric}silk {fabric or thread}

Artwork Details

DesignerDesign HouseRetailerCreation Date
early 1950s
Creation Location
New York, New York County, New York, United States
Materials
wool jersey, silk satin
Object Types
costumes, dresses, cocktail dresses, costume accessories (worn), sashes
Dimensions

A) dress: center back 41-1/4 in., center front 42-1/2 in., bust 34 in., waist 26 in., hips 40 in., sleeve length 12 in., shoulders 16 in. B) sash: 44 x 12-1/4 in.

Mark Description

A) dress: BONWIT TELLER new york / Traina-Norell

Accession Number
1986.76A-B
Credit Line

Gift of Stanley E. Weaver in memory of Norman Norell

Copyright
© Norman Norell
Collection

Textile and Fashion Arts

Color Palette

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