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Sailor-style dress in off-white organdy with applied bands of navy blue silk braid

Norman Norell1948

Museum of the City of New York

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

A: Sailor-style dress of off-white organdy; full-length; middy collar; shoulder-seamed bishop sleeve; fitted natural waist; full, gathered skirt, applied horizontal bands of navy blue silk braid from hip level to 5 inches above hem; proper left side zipper closure; unlined. B: Navy blue silk rep tie. C. Cream crepe de Chine slip; unconstructed bodice; full off-white organdy skirt, double banded with horsehair; proper left side zipper closure.

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  • Title: Sailor-style dress in off-white organdy with applied bands of navy blue silk braid
  • Creator: Norman Norell
  • Creator Birth Date: 1900
  • Creator Death Date: 1972
  • Date Created: 1948
  • Type: Dress (garment)
  • Medium: Crepe de Chine, Organdy, Silk (textile), Horsehair, Rep, Braid (trimming)
  • Fashion house, designer, label: Norman Norell
Museum of the City of New York

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