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Woman's dress
Norman Norell (American, 1900–1972)
American
1967
Object Place: New York, U.S.A.
Medium/Technique
Silk and wool; crepe
Dimensions
94.5 cm (37 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Harriet Wilinsky Goodman
Accession Number1980.483
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSleeveless shift. Heavy-weight black wool and silk crepe. Short "Nehru" collar; gored miniskirt with high waist; 12 covered button closure on left shoulder, zipper closure at left side. Black silk lining. Labels: "Norman Norell, New York" and "The French Shops, Filene's Boston."
ProvenanceDesigned by Norman Norell (1900-72), active 1932-72