On This Day in 1901 Norman Hartnell was born
Sir Norman Bishop Hartnell, KCVO (12 June 1901 – 8 June 1979) was a leading British fashion designer, best known for his work for the ladies of 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.
Born in Streatham, his parents were then publicans and owners of the prophetically named Crown & Sceptre, at the top of Streatham Hill.
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© National Portrait Gallery, London
Sir Norman Bishop Hartnell, KCVO (12 June 1901 – 8 June 1979) was a leading British fashion designer, best known for his work for the ladies of 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.
Born in Streatham, his parents were then publicans and owners of the prophetically named Crown & Sceptre, at the top of Streatham Hill.
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© National Portrait Gallery, London
