Norman Hartnell
Ensemble

Ensemble
DesignerBritish, 1901–1979
CultureBritish
Titles
  • Ensemble
Date1950
PlaceEngland
MediumSilk, velvet, chiffon, and pheasant feathers
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by the Costume Institute Founders' Fund
Object number86.704.A,.B
Non exposé

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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Object Type
Provenance[Mrs. Sukie Tomass, England]; purchased by MFAH, 1986.

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Dress
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.A & .B
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