Norman Norell, Three-Piece Skirt Suit Ensemble

THE FIRST
Cardigan jacket in navy blue quilted-effect wool matelassé; trimmed in red silk dupioni. Collarless V-neckline. Three-quarter length set-in sleeves. Two welt pockets at front. Off-center button closures at front. Fully lined in navy silk habotai.

Label: Norman Norell
Retail Label: Tal Saunders
Size Label: Unsized
Date: Mid-20th Century
Country of Origin: USA

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14“
Chest: 40“
Waist: 39.5“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 21“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 26“

THE SECOND
Sleeveless blouse in red silk dupioni. Lavalliere collar. Button closures at front. Fully lined in red silk habotai.

Label: Norman Norell
Retail Label: Tal Saunders
Size Label: Unsized
Date: Mid-20th Century
Country of Origin: USA

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 39“
Waist: 39“
Hips: 40“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24“

THE THIRD
Knee-length straight skirt in navy blue quilted-effect wool matelassé; trimmed in red silk dupioni. Zipper and hook-and-eye closures at side waist. Fully lined in navy silk habotai.

Label: Norman Norell
Retail Label: Tal Saunders
Size Label: Unsized
Date: Mid-20th Century
Country of Origin: USA

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 27“
Hips: 39“
Length (side waist band to hem): 26“

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This lot is located in Chicago.