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evening dress

1962-1963

Norman Norell (American, 1900–1972)

2004.30

Not currently on view

silk velvetsilk {fabric or thread}

Artwork Details

DesignerDesign HouseRetailerCreation Date
1962-1963
Creation Location
New York, New York County, New York, United States
Materials
silk velvet, silk faille, silk satin
Object Types
costumes, dresses, evening dresses
Dimensions

center back 55 in., center front 51 in., bust 28 in., waist 25 in., hips 47 in., sleeve length 8-1/2 in., shoulders 14 in.

Mark Description

Label, sewn: NORMAN NORELL / NEW YORK Label, sewn: Saks Fifth Avenue / Spitzer[?] / M C. J. Hardy / DATE 4/24/63 / NO. 5147

Accession Number
2004.30
Credit Line

Gift of the Alliance of the Indianapolis Museum of Art

Copyright
© Norman Norell
Collection

Textile and Fashion Arts

Color Palette

Mattie-King S. Hardy, Texas and New York; (Doyle New York, sale, October 3, 2002, lot 491); purchased by the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 2002.



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