Related people/organizations
Norman Norell (designer)
Traina-Norell (Firm) (designer)
Date
1945
Work Type
photographic prints
Measurements
8 in (width) x 10 in (height)
Description
Unknown model stepping out of a doorway wearing a white taffeta bridal gown with a full skirt, round gathered neckline, short puff sleeves, and a corselet piece that shows Victorian influence. The dress is worn with a pearl necklace, matching white opera-length gloves, and a hip-length veil with flowers at the top of the head. Norell's corselet (or "corselette") look was used on a variety of other formal gowns that he made during this time. The photograph was sent with a short press release issued by Eleanor Lambert, a pioneer in promoting the American fashion industry, and can be found with the accompanying letter issued by Lambert in Box OSx-1, Folder 8. The press release also indicates that the bride wears "Muguet de Bois" perfume by Coty.
Related Terms
Kellen Design Archives
Location
box 3, folder 7
Identifier
KA0035_000011
Use Restrictions
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
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