Artwork Details
L: 37-1/4 in. (dress)
Mark DescriptionTraina-Norell
Accession NumberGift of Betty Furness
CopyrightBetty Furness [1916-1994], New York, New York; through (Stanley E. Weaver, New York, New York); given to the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 1985.
This lavish summer day dress features a fitted sleeveless bodice with a modified scoop neckline, which is lower in the back than in the front. The neckline and armholes are adorned with appliquéd cut-out flowers, a feature that was often seen in garments by Chanel and other French couturiers of the time. A crisp single layer petticoat with horsehair supports the bouffant skirt. The hourglass silhouette is reminiscent of Dior’s New Look, which he introduced in 1947.
Exhibition Name
Venue
Dates
An American Legacy: Norell, Blass, Halston & Sprouse
Indianapolis Museum of Art
May 4, 2012 - January 27, 2013
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