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Woman's "New Look" suit
Woman's "New Look" suit

Woman's "New Look" suit

Norman Norell (American, 1900–1972)
Traina-Norell (American, founded 1941)
Filenes Department Store, Boston (American, founded 1911)
About 1950
Object PlaceNew York, New York, United States
Medium/TechniqueSilk grosgrain with silk grosgrain covered metal buttons, belt carriers, grosgrain waistband tape, metal closure, and jacquard silk label
DimensionsOverall: 81.3 x 73.7cm (32 x 29in.)
Other (Skirt only): 68 x 43cm (26 3/4 x 16 15/16in.)
Credit LineGift of Harriet Wilinsky Goodman
Accession number1980.481a-b
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ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceAbout 1950, purchased from Filene's French Shops by Harriet Wilinsky Goodman; Gift to the MFA December 10, 1980.