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Woman's "New Look" suit
Norman Norell (American, 1900–1972)
Designed for: Traina-Norell (American, founded 1941)
Retailed by: Filenes Department Store, Boston (American, founded 1911)
Designed for: Traina-Norell (American, founded 1941)
Retailed by: Filenes Department Store, Boston (American, founded 1911)
American
About 1950
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Silk grosgrain with silk grosgrain covered metal buttons, belt carriers, grosgrain waistband tape, metal closure, and jacquard silk label
Dimensions
Overall: 81.3 x 73.7cm (32 x 29in.)
Other (Skirt only): 68 x 43cm (26 3/4 x 16 15/16in.)
Other (Skirt only): 68 x 43cm (26 3/4 x 16 15/16in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Harriet Wilinsky Goodman
Accession Number1980.481a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlack silk rep. Fitted jacket, cinched waist, long flared lined skirt; Peter Pan collar, wide sasheds from shoulders, tie at front, 3/4 straight sleeves, 10 covered button closure at front; 2 belt carriers; grosgrain waistband. Drop-gathered, short and flared skirt; hook-and-eye and zipper closure at side. Labels: "Traina-Norell, New York" and "The French Shops, Filene's Boston."
ProvenanceAbout 1950, purchased from Filene's French Shops by Harriet Wilinsky Goodman; Gift to the MFA December 10, 1980.