Silver and Gold by Norman Hartnell Signed Card Insert c/w C.O.A. Hardcover 1955

On offer a hardcover “Silver and Gold” by Norman Hartnell, signed to an insert card c/w C.O.A. by the author Norman Hartnell

Sir Norman Hartnell (1901–1979) was the star of London couture during the interwar years, gaining international fame as dressmaker to the British Royal Family.

Silver and Gold tells the story of the creation of his couture house in 1923, his formal appointment as dressmaker to the royal family in 1935, and the most momentous commissions of his career: Princess Elizabeth’s wedding gown in 1947 and her magnificent coronation dress six years later.

Best known for romantic eveningwear shimmering with beads and embroidery, Hartnell is credited with reintroducing the crinoline to world fashion through his full-skirted designs for Queen Elizabeth. Silver and Gold describes an extraordinary life with elegance and panache.
The book is in a good condition and has been read, the dustcover in a reasonable condition and has been price clipped

Published: Evans Brothers 1955

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