Evening dress
Designer
Norell
(1900 - 1972)
1968-1969
Sequined silk jersey
Gift of Lauren Bacall
Object number68.143.68
Norman Norell made his celebrated glittering gowns, known as Mermaids, out of knitted silk jersey covered with a dazzling pavé of hand-applied sequins. They were modern and luxurious fashions, readily accessible at the retail level.
DescriptionDark grey sequined silk jersey mermaid evening dress; narrow halter top, midriff panel, long narrow skirtCollections
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