Hartnell, Norman, 1901-1979
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Norman Hartnell was a leading British fashion designer in the 20th century, best known for his work for the ladies of the British royal family. He is widely known for the wedding dress of Princess Elizabeth in 1947 and the coronation gown of Elizabeth II in 1953. He was appointed as the royal dressmaker for Queen Elizabeth, wife of George VI, and Queen Elizabeth II. In addition to designing dresses for high society, he designed costumes for theater and film.
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| referencedIn | Richard Blake Brown letters, 1933-1962. | Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library. | |
| referencedIn | George Hoyningen-Huene papers | Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University | |
| referencedIn | Prominent Personalities: Hartnell, Norman | National Archives at College Park | |
| referencedIn | Hartnell, Sir Norman, 1901-1979 : [miscellaneous ephemeral material]. | Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library | |
| referencedIn | W. H. Crain Costume and Scenic Design Collection TXRC00-A10., ca. 1650-1993, bulk 1900-1960 | Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center | |
| referencedIn | Brown, Richard Blake, 1902-. Richard Blake Brown letters, 1933-1962. | Cornell University Library |
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| associatedWith | Brown, Richard Blake, 1902- | person |
| associatedWith | Crain, W. H., 1917-1988 | person |
| associatedWith | Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926- | person |
| associatedWith | Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002 | person |
| associatedWith | Hoyningen-Huene, George, 1900-1968 | person |
| associatedWith | Richard Blake Brown 1902- | person |
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| London | ENG | GB | |
| Windsor | ENG | GB |
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| Dressmaking |
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| Dressmakers |
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Birth 1901-06-12
Death 1979-06-08
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