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Ensemble comprising coat and miniskirt in maroon wool

Norman Norell1962/1968

Museum of the City of New York

Museum of the City of New York
New York, NY, United States

Daytime ensemble of maroon wool. A: A-line, knee-length, double-breasted coat with stand-up collar; long straight sleeves; two vertical slip pockets at side front hip; seam down center back; four pairs of maroon button closures, increasing in width; maroon silk taffeta lining. B: Straight miniskirt of maroon wool; attached white silk crepe slip-top, round neckline, sleeveless, extending to hipline; back zipper. Worn by Lauren Bacall, from her personal wardrobe.

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  • Title: Ensemble comprising coat and miniskirt in maroon wool
  • Creator: Norman Norell
  • Creator Birth Date: 1900
  • Creator Death Date: 1972
  • Date Created: 1962/1968
  • Provenance: Worn by Lauren Bacall, from her personal wardrobe.
  • Type: Coat (garment), Ensemble (costume), Skirt (garment)
  • Medium: Wool (textile), Silk (textile), Crepe (textile)
  • Fashion house, designer, label: Norman Norell
Museum of the City of New York

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