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Norman Norell

Cocktail Dress,

Maker

  • Traina-Norell
  • Norman Norell

Title

Cocktail Dress

Medium

nylon, silk

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • Silk satin weave with cut warp pile,
  • nylon underskirt

Techniques

  • Silk satin weave with cut warp pile,
  • nylon underskirt

Dimensions

Center back length: 106.7 cm (42 inches) (dress)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Label: Traina-Norell / New York

Type

  • Costume

Credit

Gift of Mark Pollack (RISD BFA 1976, Textiles)

Object Number

2009.71.2

Cocktail Dress
Red silk dress with cartridge pleated skirt

Label: Traina-Norell / New York

Exhibition History

Sensing Fashion

February 11 - July 30, 2023

Cocktail Culture

April 15 - July 31, 2011
No Image Available

Norman Norell

Woman's cocktail dress
No Image Available

Norman Norell

Woman's cocktail dress
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