center back 39 in., center front 36-1/2 in., bust 36 in., waist 34 in., shoulders 15 in., sleeves 22 in.
Label sewn in center back neck: Norman Norell
Gift of Mrs. John E. Miklozek
purchased at L.S. Ayres department store, Indianapolis, Indiana, early 1950s; Mrs. John Miklozek, Terre Haute, Indiana; given to the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 1980.
Beautifully conceived and well-constructed coats were important and reoccurring in Norell’s work. One of Norell’s classic looks is the cape-collared coat. As was typical of late 1960s styles, the oversized collar resembles a capelet. The shape of the coat follows the contour of the body and calls attention to the upper part of the torso, which is gracefully rounded to stand away from the neck—a feature that became a hallmark of his designs.
Exhibition Name
Venue
Dates
Indianapolis Museum of Art
May 4, 2012 - January 27, 2013
Indianapolis Museum of Art
September 7, 1983 - October 23, 1983
Indianapolis Museum of Art at Columbus
June 6, 1983 - July 31, 1983
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