This sub-series contains advertising clipped from magazines and newspapers relating to various Lord and Taylor departments
This series is comprised of color slides of garments that were part of the American Designer Showings.
The Andrew Geller sub-series contains a total of 756 original color sketches in 6 folders. The year information is not available in this subseries. Thus, the time range of it is also supplied according to Baghsarian’s biography history. In this subseries, the shoe types include pumps, flats, sneakers, sandals and boots.
The sketches in this sub-series feature women day-ware integrating comfort and youthfulness. The predominantly used element is still the bulky heels, which is merged naturally into the design of pumps, pump sandals and flats. Besides that, other decoration elements presented in this sub-series include the use of vibrant colors, metal buckles and strong color contrast.
The Arsho for Shoebiz contains a total of 594 sketches in 7 folders. As another subordinate product line in Shoebiz, Arsho for Shoebiz aims at a younger customer group with a lower market price. As the first product line with Ashro’s name, it bears a special meaning in Arsho’s career.
The sketches of this sub-series are original. This product line contains women footware for all occasions. One feature contained in this sub-series is the hand-woven shoes. Recalled by Arsho, during shoebiz period, these delicate hand-woven shoes were manufactured by their French cooperators, which were very popular among their customers at that time.
The Arsho for Stuart sub-series contains a total of 1975 sketches in 22 folders. Compare to other sub-series in the series, Arsho for Stuart houses the most colorful sketches, whose amount is approximately 1000 in total.
As a subordinate product line in Stuart Weitzman, Arsho for Stuart aimed to target a younger and more diverse consumer group. A variety of feminine characteristics are employed in this sub-series. Ornaments such as lace decorations and ribbon bows are widely used. The functionality valued by Arsho is also represented in this sub-series. The design of high-heel shoes accounts for a very small portion in the sub-series. The feminine quality is realized by the combination of delicate details and textiles.
This sub-series is comprised of fifty-nine black & white photographs of Newey's work as a window dresser and display artist for Bonwit Teller, Greneker Manikin Co., NYC, Zarin Display Co, NYC, Lord & Taylor, the Singer Sewing Machine Pavillion at the 1964 New York World's Fair and Saks Fifth Ave. All but three photos are sized 8x10".
This sub-series consists of branding materials including labels, trim, packaging, and perfume bottles.
This is the smallest sub-series in the collection, which contains one colorful original sketch. The shoe is predominantly bright red canvas heel with a gold buckle as decoration.
Baghsarian, ArshoThis sub-series contains 37 original ink and watercolor sketches for women's suits and ensembles. Five are matted.
This sub-series is comprised of thirty-four color photos of displays created for the Greneker-Zaria Display Co. NYC and Burt Lerner Display Co. NYC. All photos are 8x10".
This series contains correspondence and records pertaining to the issuance of the column.
This folder contains copies of partnership and loan agreements from 1879, correspondence pertaining to the 1926 Centennial and a list of supporting banks dating back to 1914 (list created in 1926).
This sub-series contains correspondence related to the Ford model, Ted Dawson.
This subseries contains biographical information, speeches, correspondence, press clippings, and photographs of Dorothy Shaver, president of Lord and Taylor, 1945-1959.
Shaver, Dorothy, 1893-1959This sub-series contains columns and photos and negatives associated with columns written by Eleanor Lambert.
This sub-series is comprised of fashion photographs depicting Pauline Trigère designs.
This series consists of original fashion illustrations by Anneliese Kapp primarily from the 1970s.
This sub-series consist of actual glove samples, they are separated in to folders by length. Examples of original glove packaging are included with some pairs.
This sub-series consist of actual glove samples, they are separated in to folders by length.
The I.Miller sub-series contains a total of 691 sketches in 4folders, all of which are original color sketches. The specific year information is not available in this subseries, but the year range can be deduced from Arsho Baghsarian’s biography history (she designed for I.Miller from 1963 to 1968). The shoe types in this subseries include sandals, flats, pumps, thongs, and very few boots. Based on the dominant shoe forms contained in this subseries, these sketches should belong to spring and summer seasons.
One of the notable characteristic of this subseries is the wide adoption of bulky heels. The element is merged into the design of pumps, pump sandals and flats, which gives this subseries a character of casualness. Additionally, the integration of feminine elements, such as flower and bow ornaments, endues a mixed quality into this subseries.
This subseries contains Booklets and internal press coverage on Lord and Taylor's history. Booklets cover the timeline of Lord and Taylor, various buildings occupied in New York, Dorothy Shaver, and corporation meetings.
This folder contains 25 original ink and watercolor sketches of women's dresses. Nine are matted.
Derro, JohnThis sub-series contains thirty-two pencil sketches of women's dresses. One is matted.
This sub-series contains items that were produced as a result of Edward Moir's work as a manager and president of Wool Mills. Most of it relates to Crown Woolen Mills (particularly mill appraisals), but there are some items that relate to earlier jobs he held at other mills. See also US.NNFIT.SC.217.2.4 which contains photos of Crown Woolen Mills over the years.
This series consists of original miscellaneous illustrations by Anneliese Kapp.
This series consists of a single folder containing miscellaneous ads and press clippings which largely do not pertain to Lord & Taylor.
This series contains items related to Moir's political work furthering the interests of the Carded Woolen Manufacturers' Association. It includes letters, published statements, newspaper clippings, and a volume produced by the National Association of Wool Manufacturers.
Shoe patterns made of various materials.
Troy, SeymourThis sub-series contains 13 original pencil sketches of suits and ensembles. One is matted.
This sub-series consists of journals, address books, and social calendars.
This sub-series contains personal papers related to the Ford model, Ted Dawson from 1936-1991
This sub-series contains professional and personal photographs related to the Ford model, Ted Dawson.
The photographs in this sub-series are personal or promotional images.
This sub-series contains press about the Ford model, Vendela, from 1988-1995.
This sub-series contains press about the Ford model, Ted Dawson from 1936-1991.
This sub-series consists of tear sheets and periodicals.
This sub-series contains public relations relate4d to the Ford model, Vendela.
This sub-series contains public relations related to the Ford model, Ted Dawson.
This series consists of a single folder contains miscellaneous receipts from milliners and dry goods stores in New York City. Two receipts are from Lord and Taylor.
This series contains two original color sketches in total. According to Arsho Baghsarian, she went to the library of Metropolitan to look for design ideas in her leisure time. She recorded the graphics which look special and appropriate for shoes and colored them when she came home. Some of those graphics are employed later on her shoes.
Baghsarian, ArshoThe Shoebiz sub-series contains a total of 2837 sketches in 16 folders. Two folders with estimated date (1970’s and 1980’s) contain the original color sketches. The other 6 folders with inclusive date information contain the photocopies. Shoebiz features a youthful and feminine product line for women at all ages and every occasion. Besides that, two sheets of shoe shape designed by Baghsraian can be found in the folder of 1980’s.
In this sub-series, bulky heels remain to be a significant factor especially in the 1970’s folders. In addition, the design of platform shoes such as platform sandals and platform pumps in various height emerge at the early stage of Shoebiz line. Besides that, more diversifications can be found in this subseries, from the dressy foot ware such as 3 inch high heel pumps and slingbacks, to casual style such as loafer and wedges. More materials, such as patent leather, multi-color canvas, and feather are adopted, all of which contributes to the diversity of the Shoebiz sub-series.