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Norman Norell Collection

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Norman Norell Collection

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Please click Norman Norell Exhibit to return to the exhibit page that contains thumbnail images of all the items in this collection.

Collection Items

  • Black monkey fur skirt with black sequins; fur attached to black netting; ankle length; very full. Worn by Hildegarde. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
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  • Black silk taffeta coat; large notched collar; rabbit fur back collar; double-breasted with large black plastic buttons; slightly padded shoulders; long, raglan sleeves; back has an inverted pleat; thigh length; lined in wool crepe. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
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    Black silk taffeta coat; large notched collar; rabbit fur back collar; double-breasted with large black plastic buttons; slightly padded shoulders; long, raglan sleeves; back has an inverted pleat; thigh length; lined in wool crepe. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
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    Black silk taffeta coat; large notched collar; rabbit fur back collar; double-breasted with large black plastic buttons; slightly padded shoulders; long, raglan sleeves; back has an inverted pleat; thigh length; lined in wool crepe. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
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    Black silk taffeta coat; large notched collar; rabbit fur back collar; double-breasted with large black plastic buttons; slightly padded shoulders; long, raglan sleeves; back has an inverted pleat; thigh length; lined in wool crepe. This item was created by Norman Norell for Traina-Norell fashion house.
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  • Brown, silver, and gold metallic floral brocade coat; princess line in front; inset slash pockets; sable fur trim down center front, at cuffs and mandarin style collar, and at bottom of coat; hook closures; attached self-fabric belt.
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  • Navy blue wool gabardine coat; double-breasted with brass buttons; large lapels; turned-back cuffs; large patch pockets; label missing; attached self-fabric tie belt.
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  • Navy blue wool gabardine coat; double-breasted; princess seaming; long sleeves with single button trim; gold snowflake-shaped buttons; welt pockets with flaps at hips.
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  • Mint green wool coat; double-breasted front yoke; stand-up collar; 3/4 raglan sleeves; vertical welt pockets; under arm side panel.
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  • Gray wool cavalry twill coat; wide buster brown collar; double-breasted with 5 working buttons; set-in sleeves, wrist length; exaggerated A-line shape through princess seaming; single flap for pockets set vertically into the princess seam; lined in gray silk taffeta; knee length.
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  • Beige gray wool coat; A-line; convertible collar; 5 button front closure; diagonal single welt pockets; silk taffeta lining; knee length.
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  • Brown vicunna A-line coat; convertible collar; front and back yoke; 4 button center front closure; vertical darts with single welt pockets at hip; bracelet length sleeves; knee length; silk taffeta lining.
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  • A. Pink, green, yellow, and white vertical striped worsted wool/silk blend coat; double-breasted; convertible collar is an unusual turned tube; 10 flat pearl buttons edged with gold double-breasted center front closure; bishop sleeves with cuffs; 2 hand-attached patch pockets at hipline; A-line skirt; knee length; lined with china silk. B. Matching belt.
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  • Pink wool princess coat; chelsea collar; 4 rose buttons with bound buttonholes closure at center front; two double welt pockets with flaps at hipline; straight long sleeves with one button vents.
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  • Beige herringbone wool coat; double-breasted; Peter Pan collar; 14 black lacquered buttons with bound buttonholes down center front closure; double welt pockets with flaps at hipline; straight sleeves with two button vents; 15 inch deep kick pleat at center back.
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  • Pink wool princess coat; convertible collar; 8 button/bound buttonhole center front closures, double-breasted closure set into front yoke; straight sleeves; 2 vertical single welt pockets at hipline; A-line skirt; knee length; lined with silk satin.
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  • Tan wool melton Polo coat; large buster brown collar; button front; 4 patch pockets; china silk lining.
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  • Bright yellow wool serge blazer type jacket; notched collar; single button is missing; single welt pockets originating from seamline; long set-in sleeves are 2 pieces; buttons on sleeve wrists are missing; many moth holes throughout.
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  • Black wool ensemble. A. Blouse; bateau neckline; cap sleeves; 2 waist darts; back yoke; 4 button center back closure. B. Skirt; slightly gathered; side zipper closure; knee length. C. Belt; shaped; 2 buttons center back closure; 3.5 inches wide.
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  • Brown and white wool tweed suit. A. Jacket; no collar; v-neckline; three button closure; long set-in sleeves with one button; contour darts; lined in brown silk; hip length. B. Skirt; wide straight waistband; A-line; center back zipper closure; lined in black silk; "Front" label inside.

    Worn by donor, Janet Falk.
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