Dress
DesignerDesigned by
Norman Norell
(American, 1900 - 1972)
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Katherine S. Hoffman
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
(American, founded 1847)
Date1968-1969
MediumSynthetic fiber, possibly mixed with wool, plastic, metal hook and eye
DimensionsDress (circumference x length from top of shoulder to hem): 42 x 46in. (106.7 x 116.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Kay Hoffman
Object number1991.11.2
DescriptionWoman's dress of black jersey. The dress has a band collar and a 4-inch wide self-fabric belt, which fastens in the back with three, large, black, disk buttons. The only decoration on the front are the two pockets at the hips. The long sleeves are narrow and fitted smoothly into the armscye. The center back opening fastens with a 2 1/2" - long zipper, headed by hook and eye. Zippers also close the inside seams of the sleeves at the wrists. The dress is lined with black polyester (or other synthetic fabric). A woven tape label is stitched inside the proper left opening: "G. Fox & Co. / The Specialty Shop / FIFTH FLOOR."
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