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Undergraduate catalogs
US NNFIT SC.FITA.3.5.1 · sub-series · 1947-2019
Part of Academic Affairs records

Undergraduate catalogs provide information about the college's academic programs, including curricula and course descriptions. The catalogs also include information about admissions, tuition, and scholarships as well as academic calendars. In addition, the catalogs document the college's history and mission, its campus and facilities, the members of its administration and faculty, and its student life. Some of the catalogs also include images of the college's campus and community, especially from the 1970s to the 2000s. There are normally three (3) copies of each catalog.

Stuart, 1987-1996
US NNFIT SC.211.1.1.130 - 1.163 · sub-series · 1987-1996
Part of Arsho Baghsarian shoe design collection, 1963-2008

The Stuart sub-series contains a total 5344 of sketches in 36 folders. Compared to Stuart Weitzman, most of its sketches are original, and a great part of which are decorated with watercolor. As a subordinate product line in Stuart Weitzman, it is aimed at a younger consumer group and designed to be dressier with a lower price range. Similar to Stuart Weitzman line, Stuart contains shoes types for various occasions in all seasons.

The principle of practicality also succeeds in Stuart line as well. Just as Arsho states that “shoes are designed for walking, not for displaying or fashion show”. Most of shoes styles in this sub-series are from flats to mid-heel height.

Baghsarian, Arsho
Stuart Weitzman, 1986-2008
US NNFIT SC.211.1.1.51 - 1.129 · sub-series · 1986-2008
Part of Arsho Baghsarian shoe design collection, 1963-2008

As the longest period in Arsho Barhsarian’s carrier, this Stuart Weitzman line exists as the biggest sub-series in this series, which contains a total of 13,597 sketches in 82 folders. The folders of earlier years (approximately before year 2000) contain original sketches and their copies as well. Most of the original sketches are drawn in pencil, and a small portion of the original sketches are colorful or decorated with golden pigment. The original sketches after 2000 are still kept by Stuart Weitzman or its manufacture - only the copies are kept in this sub-series.
The evolution of shoe styles from 1980’s to now can be found in this sub-series. Various shoe design elements such as charms, crystals, bows and floral pattern are applied to the shoes targeted for women in different ages and occasions. The diversity of the textile is one of the most noticeable features in this sub-series. Materials including calf, lamb skin, canvas, denim and silk are used and combined creatively and broadly in Arsho’s design.

Another striking feature in this sub-series is the pavé evening shoes line. The elegantly designed evening shoes decorated with Swarovski crystals is one of the most famous and popular shoe lines in Arsho’s carrier.

Baghsarian, Arsho
US NNFIT SC.FITA.2.7.2 · sub-series · 1971-1992
Part of Office of the President records

This sub-series contains speeches, published work, public testimony, and other writings by Marvin Feldman, including drafts of some of these speeches and written works. These drafts may include annotations, edits, and supporting materials. Some correspondence is also included, which relates to Feldman's published work. Materials and correspondence about events Feldman attended are included as well. Additionally, this sub-series partially documents the activities of the Office of Communications and External Relations, which supported the preparation and publication of Feldman's work.

US NNFIT SC.1.2.1 · sub-series · 1910s
Part of Lucile, Ltd. records, 1910-1925

0.9 linear foot - phototransfers from 1910s. Volumes that contains this material were named "Old Lucile", some of the sketch photographs are dated 1916 and 1917, sometimes month and day is indicated. "Lucile" or "Lady Duff Gordon" signed occasionally. Some have fabric swatches attached. Sketches are rendered in several distinct styles, by different artists. Some photographs occur more than once. These photographs were pasted within the scrapbook without clear order.

US NNFIT SC.1.2.2 · sub-series · 1910s-1920s
Part of Lucile, Ltd. records, 1910-1925

4.6 linear feet - The bulk of original drawings are from early 1920s. This part of the collection has several arrangements, by year, season, or type of clothing - such as Evening Wear, Evening Gowns, Theatrical Wear, Wraps and Coats, Pajamas and Negligees, and Wedding Gowns. 2 volumes document lines by year and season (1916, 1917-1918). Sketches rendered in several distinct styles, by multiple artists. Some illustrations very carefully drawn and colored with great attention to detail (most consistent example 1916 sketches), drawings from later period captivate as much for the style of execution as the subject they portray (Theatrical costume). Loose sketches collected into volumes by clothing type make up the bulk of the subseries (fragments of scrapbooks' cover artwork can be seen in 1.3.6). Drawn on a heavy board in various techniques, predominantly ink, gouache, and watercolor, some accentuated with gold and silver. There are many cases where it is especially difficult to attribute the purpose of the garment, a tea gown or theatrical costume maybe misinterpreted/misattributed, since Lucile designed for themed occasions, theater and revue, where risque outfits were required; evening gowns designed for the stage actresses may have become part of the evening wear collection. Most of the loose sketches have rusty staple marks on them.

Sketches, 1936-1977
US NNFIT SC.105.1.1 · sub-series · 1936-1977
Part of Seymour Troy collection, 1936-1977, bulk 1936-1940

This sub-series contains sketches of shoes by both Seymour Troy and other designers for Seymour Troy. Most of the sketches are loose but there were also a number of sketchbooks, most of which have been disbound. Almost all of the sketches are undated.

Troy, Seymour
Shoestring, 1979-1982
US NNFIT SC.211.1.1.18 - 1.21 · sub-series · 1979-1982
Part of Arsho Baghsarian shoe design collection, 1963-2008

The Shoestrings sub-series contains a total of 741 sketches in 7 folders. The folder with an estimated year (1980’s) contains 82 original sketches, half of which are designs for handbags and the rest are sketches for platform sandals and pumps. The handbags in this sub-series feature accessory usage bags such as evening bags and clutches. The rest of the original sketches are mainly the design of platform sandals and pumps. Baghsarian’s design for shoes comprise all types of women shoes for every occasion , which include sandals, flats, sneakers, boots, pumps and some accessories.
The shoes of Shoestring are appropriate for women of all ages, the material of the shoes, the delicate sequins detail, fragile ribbon ankle straps, friable rope wedge soles and porous canvas and mesh uppers, and their warm color palette of vibrant red, orange, green, canary yellow, hot pinks, bright whites and metallic suggest that they are intended for a relatively young consumer group. Baghsarian’s talent of utilizing various materials into shoe designing is exemplified in this sub-series again. The materials used in this sub-series include but not limited to calf leather, snake skin leather, suede, canvas, denim, metallic ornaments. Also, her sense of fashion and feminine characteristic create a distinct product line.

Baghsarian, Arsho
Shoebiz, 1971-1986
US NNFIT SC.211.1.1.10 - 1.17 · sub-series · 1971-1986
Part of Arsho Baghsarian shoe design collection, 1963-2008

The 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.

Baghsarian, Arsho
Shoe Design Graphics
US NNFIT SC.211.1.10.1 · sub-series · 1963-2008
Part of Arsho Baghsarian shoe design collection, 1963-2008

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, Arsho
Receipts, 1860-1880
US NNFIT SC.125.2.3 · sub-series · 1860 - 1880
Part of Lord & Taylor collection, 1826-2010

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.

Publications
US NNFIT SC.FITA.2.4.7 · sub-series · 2001-2021
Part of Office of the President records

This series includes publications from the office of the president, such as Inside FIT.

Brown, Joyce F.
Publications
US NNFIT SC.FITA.4.3.2 · sub-series
Part of Enrollment Management and Student Success records

Student publications include WFIT TV and radio broadcasts, W27 (student newspaper), Portfolio (yearbook), Creative Showcase, student handbooks, Coloring Book, Icon Magazine, and Blush.

US NNFIT SC.FITA.2.11.1 · sub-series · 1955-1964
Part of Office of the President records

This sub-series includes records from Lawrence Bethel's inauguration, correspondence, including a letter from U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and photos. This sub-series also includes publications, proposals, and reports from 1962-1964 relating to F.I.T.'s international educational initiatives in Mexico, Israel, Nigeria, and Puerto Rico conducted in accordance with the Agency for International Development of the U.S. State Department. One of these reports is in Spanish.

US NNFIT SC.1.1.31-25 · sub-series · 1910s
Part of Lucile, Ltd. records, 1910-1925

Disbound scrapbook, 252 photographs from Private Collection 1910s, 5 folders in 2 containers. Annotated, each ensemble is titled and described. For example: "Don't Go Away", "Young ladies blue leisure coat and white leisure skirt". Photography by T. Fall and Burke Atwell; the surroundings are not obscured, photographed outside and indoors. The program for the premier fashion show of this line is available in--US.NNFIT.SC.1.3.4.1

US NNFIT SC.1.1.22-24 · sub-series · 1919
Part of Lucile, Ltd. records, 1910-1925

Disbound scrapbook, 66 photographs, Foreign orders 1919, in 3 folders. In US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.23 are two lists/receipts with orders in French Francs. The photographs are taken in the garden with a fountain, trees, some in sunshine, as well as inside the room with large with either large painting in a background or a stage set. Photographic prints themselves are of larger format than usually seen throughout the collection.

Photographs, Fall, 1919
US NNFIT SC.1.1.18-21 · sub-series · 1919
Part of Lucile, Ltd. records, 1910-1925

Disbound scrapbook, 234 photographs, Autumn 1919, 4 folders in 2 containers. Each ensemble is named and numbered in accordance to their order displayed at the autumn 1919 fashion show. Created in a period of legal and business difficulties, this line is one of the last produced by Lady Duff Gordon for Lucile, Ltd. Most costumes have two to four photographs displaying different views of the ensemble. Included in this scrapbook is a copy of a half page advertisement for Lucile, Ltd. from the May 1st, 1920 issue of Town and Country Magazine. The add indicates that the collection was created in France. The photography is less controlled, many photographs are overexposed, the interior of the room itself is somewhat drab, dresses less ornamented, more solemn, some not very well fitted, many new girls among those modeling the clothes, fabrics feature bold patterns. The program for the premier fashion show of this line is available in--US.NNFIT.SC.1.3.4.1

Photographs, Fall, 1917
US NNFIT SC.1.1.13-17 · sub-series · 1917
Part of Lucile, Ltd. records, 1910-1925

Disbound scrapbook, 136 photographs from Fall, 1917 in 4 folders, 2 containers. Each ensemble is named, numbered, described, and ordered according to its display in the premier fashion show; among them #12 "Mary Pickford", #28 "Revolution". Last folder --US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.17 contains many fur coat designs. Many ensembles have multiple photographs depicting different views of the costume. Photographs taken at Studio.

US NNFIT SC.1.1.10-12 · sub-series · 1916-1917
Part of Lucile, Ltd. records, 1910-1925

Disbound scrapbook, (79 leaves?) (168 photographs?) from the autumn 1916 and spring 1917 lines, in 3 folders. Garments are fully annotated, includes title, number, and short description noting colors and/or fabrics. The program for the premier fashion show of this line is available in--US.NNFIT.SC.1.3.4.1 Each number worn by the model has two to four photographs of the garments from different angles. Many designs of oriental influence, especially tea gowns such as #14 "Djer-kiss" Persian, #11 "Tuan", and evening wear - #47 "Bilitis" evening gown, #28 "Salambo" opera coat. Missing is ensemble #5; ensemble #45 is fully described but has no photographs and a note "not designed". 1 item previously in a separate folder was moved into first folder - #33. Album is of heavier, gray color paper, fits 2 photographs next to each other on a single page. [See: --US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.7-9 for duplicated material, note the inconsistency in titles (1916-1917 vs 1916)] Photographs by Feder, Joel

Photographs, Fall, 1916
US NNFIT SC.1.1.7-9 · sub-series · 1916
Part of Lucile, Ltd. records, 1910-1925

Disbound scrapbook, 170 photographs of autumn models from 1916, in 3 folders. The program for the premier fashion show of this line is available in--US.NNFIT.SC.1.3.4.1. The garments are annotated with a title and one line description for each ensemble, among them "A Song of Songs" and "Are You Prepared", #21 sports costume, #14 "Djer-kiss". Lucile, Ltd. couture houses in London and Paris were grimly affected by the First World War. In contrast, this line highlights opulence present in United States, especially high society of New York and Chicago. Produced the same year as Lady Duff Gordon's ready-to-wear line in collaboration with Sears Roebuck. [See--US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.10-12 for duplicates of this material, note inconsistency in titles (1916-1917 vs 1916)] Photographs taken at the studio

US NNFIT SC.1.1.3-6 · sub-series · 1915
Part of Lucile, Ltd. records, 1910-1925

Disbound scrapbook 226 photographs, in 4 folders [originally incorrectly titled Autumn 1917]. Ensembles are numbered, titled, and have a description of fabric, colors, type, style, and in many cases notes occasion or purpose (evening gown, day costume, dinner gown etc.) Titles reflect personality or "mood" the garment invokes, for example: "My Part I'll Play", "Electra", "Youth", "Joy", "My little gray dove", Mushroom Velvet Coat. There are many titles that are transliteration of Russian nouns such as "Milochka", "Laska", "Goloubochka", "Pareniok". In 1.1.5 - #91, #92 and #95 are of motor coats, in US. NNFIT.SC.1.1.6 - unnumbered "Newport Bridesmaids Dress" and a wedding gown. Each model is documented with at least 2 photographs showing different views of the ensemble. Some ensembles are missing a photograph of a certain view (e.g. number represented by 4 photographs has 1 missing) - 27, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 85, 86, 88, 94, 96, and 100. Album is long on horizontal axis, of poor quality paper, fits 2 photographs next to each other on a single page. [See: --US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.1-2 unannotated]