L: 38 in.
Traina-Norell
Gift of Betty Furness
Betty Furness [1916-1994], New York, New York; through (Stanley E. Weaver, New York, New York); given to the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 1991.
This dress from the last Traina-Norell collection of 1960 displays a strong Chanel influence. In the spring of 1955, Coco Chanel introduced suits with flapped pockets outlined with piping in a contrasting color. In this dress Norell used black silk shantung piping to outline the front panel, the flaps of the two patched pockets, the collar, and the cuffs to create a dramatic contrast.
The dress was worn by Betty Furness during her on-camera appearances at the 1960 presidential conventions— and in 1967 by Furness’s daughter, when she held the Bible during her mother’s swearing-in ceremony as the first consumer adviser to President Johnson.
Exhibition Name
Venue
Dates
Indianapolis Museum of Art
May 4, 2012 - January 27, 2013
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