Norman Norell
Ensemble

DesignerAmerican, 1900–1972
ManufacturerAmerican, established 1941
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Ensemble
Datec. 1957
PlaceUnited States
MediumCotton blend faille and acetate
Dimensions.A, dress: 50 × 18 inches (127 × 45.7 cm)
.B, apron: 24 × 13 inches (61 × 33 cm)

Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by Joan Kaplan in honor of Mrs. Milton Pollack, and by Kay King in honor of Anna Weintraub
Object number99.288.A,.B
Not on view

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ProvenanceAnna Weintraub; purchased by MFAH, 1999.

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