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SIR NORMAN HARTNELL (1901-79)
Evening gown
1965RCIN 200122
Worn for a State Banquet given by Emperor Haile Selassie, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The bright green colour of the dress matches one of the colours of the Ethiopian national flag. A border of embroidery is applied to the straps, back and around the hem.