Norman Norell
Day Dress

DesignerAmerican, 1900–1972
RetailerAmerican, established 1941
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Day Dress
Datec. 1953
PlaceUnited States
MediumWool
DimensionsOverall: 46 × 27 in. (116.8 × 68.6 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by Mrs. Lovice Brown
Object number91.1729
Not on view

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Provenance[The Blue Bird Circle Shop, Houston]; purchased by MFAH, 1991.
Exhibition HistoryExhibited in "Celebrating Seventh: New York Fashion Designers," at MFAH Mar. 24 - May 26, 1996

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Day Dress
Norman Norell
c. 1962
Wool
95.152.A,.B
Cocktail Dress
Norman Norell
c. 1950
Wool crepe
99.177
Late Day Ensemble
Norman Norell
1950–1959
Wool and brilliant buttons
97.235.A,.B
Cap
Norman Norell
c. 1960
Wool
91.1982
Dress
Norman Norell
c. 1952
Silk crepe
93.509
Cape
Norman Norell
c. 1950
Wool and plastic
99.40
Cocktail Dress
Norman Norell
c. 1955
Woven organdy pattern fabric and marguerites
94.700
Dress
Norman Norell
1955–1959
Silk crepe
95.94.A,.B
Ensemble
Norman Norell
c. 1957
Cotton blend faille and acetate
99.288.A,.B
Coat
Norman Norell
c. 1950
Linen and black velvet
91.1727
Lounging Pyjamas
Norman Norell
c. 1957
Pile printed silk satin and plain satin
94.701
Day Suit
Norman Hartnell
1942–1945
Worsted wool and plastic buttons
86.773.A,.B