Evening dress
Designer
Norell
(1900 - 1972)
1971
Sequined jersey and stones
Gift of Ms. Raye Bennet
Object number82.32.1
The meticulously-crafted Mermaid dress is one of the styles for which Norman Norell is best known. This version features a bejeweled circular collar that mimics the collars of precious stones worn by both men and women of ancient Egypt.
DescriptionSequined cream jersey evening mermaid dress with wide jeweled collier of blue and crystal faceted stones in alternating rings; slightly blouson bodice with long tapered sleeve; long straight-line skirt with inset waistband; hand applied sequinsCollections
Exhibitions