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Hartnell, Norman (1901-1979)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1901-1979

Biography

Norman Hartnell is a British fashion designer. He is best known for his work with the Royal Family. Hartnell gained the Royal Warrant as Dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother in 1940; and Royal Warrant as Dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth II in 1957.

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Fashion show invitations

 Collection
Identifier: SC.465
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of fashion show invitations from French couture houses and American fashion brands.

Dates: 1928-2016

Hartnell Clips, 1990s

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.2.336A
Scope and Contents

This folder contains newspaper and magazine clippings and photocopies of articles pertaining to Marc Bohan designing for Hartnell of London.

Dates: 1942-2002

Hartnell Clips, 1990s

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.2.336B
Scope and Contents

This folder contains newspaper and magazine clippings and photocopies of articles pertaining to Marc Bohan designing for Hartnell of London.

Dates: 1942-2002

Hartnell General Notes, 1990-1991, 1990-1991

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.2.333
Scope and Contents

This folder contains press releases, faxes, hand-written notes, and 4 booklets that include biographies and company histories pertaining to Marc Bohan's appointment as Artistic and Design Director and Hartnell of London in 1990. This folder also contains 8 black and white 8x10 runway photographs.

Dates: 1990-1991

Hartnell Press Kits + Releases, 1991, 1991

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.2.334
Scope and Contents

This folder contains drafts of articles and notes pertaining to Marc Bohan for Hartnell of London, and 2 press kits for the March 7, 1991 showing of Hartnell Couture by Marc Bohan. Each kit includes a folder, photocopies of articles featuring Bohan for Hartnell designs, a press release, and 7 black and white 8x10 photographs of looks from the collection.

Dates: 1991

Hartnell Press Kits + Releases, 1991, 1991

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.2.335
Scope and Contents

This folder contains 2 press kits for the March 7, 1991 showing of Hartnell Couture by Marc Bohan and several clippings and photocopies of articles featuring Bohan for Hartnell designs, including 2 issues of W.

Dates: 1991