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Woman's evening dress
Designed by: Norman Norell (American, 1900–1972)
American
about 1969
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Silk double knit bodice with silk knit lining and wool twill skirt, embroidered with plastic sequins; silk satin belt
Dimensions
Center back (dress): 151.1 cm (59 1/2 in.)
Length x width (belt): 77.5 x 5.7 cm (30 1/2 x 2 1/4 in.)
Length x width (belt): 77.5 x 5.7 cm (30 1/2 x 2 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Marjorie W. Childs, Gift of Mrs. Henry A. Morss, Gift of Mrs. Oric Bates, and The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection, by exchange
Accession Number2003.764.1-2
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CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFloor-length dress with black silk double knit bodice entirely covered with evenly spaced gold sequins, lined with silk knit (tricot?); gathered black wool twill skirt solidly covered with sequins at hem, gradually diminishing toward knee level. Wide black silk satin belt, two back zippers. Labels: "Norman Norell New York" and "Saks Fifth Avenue."
ProvenanceWorn by Mrs. Irwin B. Glass, Chicago, IL. Prototype Vintage, Toronto, Ontario; Purchased by the MFA, December 17, 2003