Noblesville in Hamilton County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Norman Norell 1900-1972 / Dean of American Fashion
Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 20, 2022
1. Norman Norell 1900-1972 Marker
Norman Norell, 1900-1972. Fashion designer Norman (Levinson) Norell was born near here. The Levinsons settled in Noblesville in 1857 and opened a men’s clothing store. They relocated to Indianapolis in 1907, where theater productions inspired Norell to study art and fashion illustration in New York. He designed for stage and screen then entered the field of wholesale women’s clothing in 1924.
Dean of American Fashion. Norell founded the Traina-Norell (1941) and Norell (1960) fashion houses. He introduced new designs, including the chemise dress, under WWII restrictions and emerged an American fashion industry leader. He applied couture techniques to wholesale clothing. His designs were worn by icons Jackie Kennedy, Judy Garland, and Marilyn Monroe. He is buried in Crownland Cemetery.
Erected 2021 by Indiana Historical Bureau, Hamilton County Historical Society, Levinson Family, Rebar Development, Nickel Plate Arts, and City of Noblesville. (Marker Number 29.2021.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 40° 2.661′ N, 86° 0.878′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Judge Stone House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Christian Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Richwine Block (about 400 feet away); R. R. Stephenson Block (about 400 feet away); Shirts Building (about 400 feet away); Palace of Sweets (about 500 feet away); Richwine & Kline Building (about 500 feet away); Bachman Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Noblesville.
Also see . . . Norman Norell. (Submitted on November 21, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 20, 2022
2. Dean of American Fashion Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 20, 2022
3. Norman Norell 1900-1972 / Dean of American Fashion Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 20, 2022
4. Norman Norell 1900-1972 / Dean of American Fashion Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 21, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
