Artwork Details
L: 39 in.
Mark DescriptionNorman Norell for Bonwitt Teller
Accession NumberGift of Mrs. Lyn Revson
Copyrightpurchased at Bonwit Teller department store, New York; Mrs. Lyn Revson {1}, New York; given to the Indianapolis Museum of Art (1980). {1} Lyn Revson (d. 2011) was the third wife of Charles Revson (1906-1975), founder of Revlon Cosmetics
The father of American ready-to-wear, Norman Norell, was celebrated for his well-proportioned suits and clean, precisely tailored silhouettes. He was considered one of the foremost American designers of his time, on a par with the French designers.
By 1944, Norell had launched the straight-cut chemise dress, a silhouette that became popular in the 1920s. This cocktail dress is encrusted with glittering rhinestones. Bugle beads are used to create a fringe around the hem of the dress and along the cuffs.
Exhibition Name
Venue
Dates
An American Legacy: Norell, Blass, Halston & Sprouse
Indianapolis Museum of Art
May 4, 2012 - January 27, 2013
All That Glitters: Fashions from the Collection
Indianapolis Museum of Art
November 2, 2002 - May 4, 2003
Fabrics in Celebration - From the Collection
Indianapolis Museum of Art
September 7, 1983 - October 23, 1983
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