1960s Norman Norell from Martha Boutique Black Embellished Shift Dress Launer_tosca shoulder-spanning lapel falls into a

shoulder-spanning lapel falls into a prominent button stand at the centre front of the dress that continues past the waist into the full

US 4-6 with a smaller waist

They are 22/23 ct gold plated and of superb quality and condition

but would best fit a modern day size 8-10 UK

The dress fastens at the back with a concealed zip

1960s Norman Norell from Martha Boutique Black Embellished Shift Dress Launer_tosca shoulder-spanning lapel falls into aNorman Norell was a celebrated mid century American fashion designer known amongst fashion crowds as the American Balenciaga. Of impeccable provenance, this dress retailed in the creme de la creme of fashion boutiques called Martha. The owner, Martha Phillips founded her high end Park Avenue boutique in the 1930s and sold the best fashions to the upper echelon of New York and Palm Beach society for decades. She and her daughter went on to open six