Contains 61 fragile articles of correspondence from the 1890s, graduation announcement, poem-prayer book, pressed flowers, wedding invitations, 2 book marks, 2 spools of thread, 1 round silk or satin rigid ribbon, and photograph. Publications include E. Marcus Reynolds: Joy Taylor System; Teacher's College: The Domestic Art Review 1909; Boston Dress Cutting College, Directions for Harriet A Brown's Scientific Rules; Unity Union SS Library Catalogue of Books; National School Domestic Arts and Science brochure; Dormitory brochure; The Model House brochure.
Sans titreContains 11 fashion plates from various publications. 2 Weiner mode Album, women's 1981-1895; 2 Weiner Mode Zeichner, women's 1981-1895; 5 Neue Weiner Modelle, women's 1981-1895; 2 unknown, women's 1890s.
This folder contains 38 various women's fashion plates from Le Goût Parisien, circa 1891
This folder contains 28 various women's plates from Le Goût Parisien, circa 1894.
Scrapbook of newspaper clippings related to the debate over the wool tariff. Most from 1909-1911
This folder contains 23 women's fashion plates from Le guide de couturieres et la France elegante reunis, 1900-1908
Watercolor sketch of female with hair in updo (sim. French twist/beehive). Abstracted torso with hands. Fabriano watercolor paper, watercolor toned section with watercolor applied with brush and pastel. Freeform sketch. Front: Signed donovan.
Sans titreThis folder contains 29 women's fashion plates from Le Guide de couturiers et la France elegante Reunis, 1900-1908
Figure facing forward, wearing coat with sunglasses. Black and white with leopard type print. Trench coat with flare bottom. Graphite or grey charcoal with black and white gouache. Covered by mylar and black paper. Back side writing: Nordstrom's. Front Signed Donovan. writing: 3/17 bja gallery Lori (in blue pen) also on front.
Sans titreThis folder contains 7 colorized fashion photographs, publication unknown, captions in English.
Sans titreTwo figures in Poiret evening coats; Color: printed reproduction; Signed
Sans titreContains nine oversize fashion plates, including 1) El Salon de la Moda, 2) La France Elegant, 4) illustrations by Harrison Fisher, 1) illustration by Clarence Underwood, 1) Mary Garden Silk ad, and 1) from Otis H.Kean
This folder contains 1 women's fashion plate from La Mode Parisienne, circa 1905
Advertisements for lingerie, corsets, and brassieres ranging in size from 26 x 31 to 28 x 53 cm. Includes advertisements from 1906 to the 1930s.
Sans titreDetailed appraisal prepared by the American Appraisal Co. September 3, 1909
From the front page: "A collection of 172 statements published since January, 1909, for the purpose of securing wise legislation affecting the production and distribution of wool and wool goods. 1-120 Wool Tariff, 121-138 Wool Labeling, 139-159 Textile Miscellany. Supplement 160-172 Wool and Textile Miscellany by various writers."
Correspondence mostly to and from Edward Moir, relating to government policies and the Carded Woolen Manufacturers’ Association.
Most of the items are newspaper clippings from about 1909 to 1921, but there are also some items relating to the 1961 liquidation of Crown Mills.
Detailed appraisal prepared by the American Appraisal Co. September 3, 1909
Includes a combination summary showing Reproductive and depreciated values, and general summaries for each of the two mills (Crown Woolen Mills)
A set of small publications (much like the "statements" from the bound volume) spanning the period July 10, 1909 to November 20, 1925. 11 items.
Cancelled checks in a Crown Mills envelope. Typed on outside of envelope: "Edward Moir: Old checks from one of his previous mills, in Peterborough, Ont. Canada. William Paton was his partner. Paton, Moir, & Co. and Auburn Mills are the same."
Detailed appraisal prepared by the American Appraisal Co. September 3, 1909
Detailed appraisal prepared by the American Appraisal Co. September 3, 1909
Five small pamphlets from the Carded Woolen Manufacturers' Association. Probably duplicated in bound volume
This folder contains 15 various women's fancy dress plates from unknown publication, featuring Parisian landmarks.
Sans titreCorrespondence mostly to and from Edward Moir, relating to government policies and the Carded Woolen Manufacturers’ Association.
This collection is comprised of 14 original illustrations of academic robes and official robes created for Encyclopaedia Britannica 11th Edition, 1910.
Sans titreThis collection consists of postcards with color lithograph fashion illustrations by Mela Koehler and Edouard Joseph Wimmer-Wisgrill on the face and Wiener Werkstätte graphics on the reverse. From a series of six designs by Koehler created on the occasion of a Wiener Werkstätte fashion show held in April 1911; cards number 518A, 519-522 and 523B. Wimmer-Wisgrill cards are numbered 865 and 868.
Sans titreScrapbook of newspaper clippings related to the debate over the wool tariff. Only about half full of clippings.
This folder contains six pictures of the same man, possible a descendent of Lord and Taylor, one picture relating to the transcontinental Telephone system, as well as one framed picture of New York City Street.
This folder contains three catalogs or promotional pieces for good offered by Le Bon Marché department store.
This series contains paper catalogs and promotional pieces for goods offered by Le Bon Marché department store.
This folder contains four catalogs or promotional pieces for goods offered by Le Bon Marché department store.
This collection contains catalogs and almanacs produced by the Parisian department store Le Bon Marché.
Sans titreThe Frances Neady collection of Original Fashion Illustrations was established in 1984 to honor its namesake, an inspirational teacher of fashion illustration. The collection encompasses over a century of fashion art. Its earliest example, a watercolor by Pierre Brissaud for Gazette du Bon Ton, is dated 1913; its most recent donation is by contemporary artist Ruben Toledo. Among other stars represented in the collection are Eric (Carl Erickson), René Bouché, Dorothy Hood, George Stavrinos, and Antonio (Lopez). Donations to the collection come from artists, collectors, and industry professionals. The donated works fulfill criteria established by the Neady Collection Advisory Board, which acknowledges artists who exhibit high standards of draftsmanship and esthetic quality, demonstrate an individual approach, possess technical virtuosity, have worked for high-end magazines, stores or corporations, and have earned the admiration of their peers. The Frances Neady collection’s mission is to encourage and facilitate research by students and industry professionals in the art of fashion illustration. The collection presents a graphic record of the art’s evolution since the 1910s. In addition, it provides a vivid cultural and visual reflection of its time.
Sans titreThe Frances Neady collection of Original Fashion Illustrations was established in 1984 to honor its namesake, an inspirational teacher of fashion illustration. The collection encompasses over a century of fashion art. Its earliest example, a watercolor by Pierre Brissaud for Gazette du Bon Ton,is dated 1913; its most recent donation is by contemporary artist Ruben Toledo. Among other stars represented in the collection are Eric (Carl Erickson), René Bouché, Dorothy Hood, George Stavrinos, and Antonio (Lopez). Donations to the collection come from artists, collectors, and industry professionals. The donated works fulfill criteria established by the Neady Collection Advisory Board, which acknowledges artists who exhibit high standards of draftsmanship and esthetic quality, demonstrate an individual approach, possess technical virtuosity, have worked for high-end magazines, stores or corporations, and have earned the admiration of their peers. The Frances Neady collection’s mission is to encourage and facilitate research by students and industry professionals in the art of fashion illustration. The collection presents a graphic record of the art’s evolution since the 1910s. In addition, it provides a vivid cultural and visual reflection of its time.
This collection consists of two matted pochoir prints:
-one depicting the torso of a woman in a pink ensemble holding a blue feather, limited edition, 19/30, 1913-1914
-one depicting two woman and one man viewing prints on paper, original 1912, print 1920
Figure in yellow fur-trimmed suit and muff in park-like setting (framed). "Gift to FIT library from the estate of Robert Knox August 1973. Temps Gris;" Color: watercolor; Signed lower right, Verso: card Galerie Charpentier, Paris; Client Gazette du Bon Ton
Sans titreThis folder contains photographs of the exterior of the Lord and Taylor building at 5th Avenue and 39th street. Also contains photographs of the interiors of employee facilities, including the rooftop lounge, dining hall, hospital, gym,, and classrooms.
This collection is comprised of A. Beller & Co. sketches for womenswear designs, 1914 - 1929
Sans titreThis folder contains 17 black and white photographs from various sources. 3 photographs of a woman in a mirror and image reproduced in advertisement, 1918, 2 photographs of Paramount actress Lilyan Tashman, circa 1931, 12 unknown of various men, women, and children.
This collection is comprised of 18 folders containing designer sketches, large fabric swatches many of which include embellishment, and press materials.
Sans titreInsurance summaries for mill 1 and 2 (Crown Mills)
Detailed appraisal prepared by the American Appraisal Co. July 1, 1919
Summary volume including summaries by classification, by buildings, by cost and sound volumes, and machinery depreciations (Crown Mills)
This series contains original sketches with attached examples of embellishment or embroidery.
Detailed appraisal prepared by the American Appraisal Co. July 1, 1919
Detailed summary showing sound values of the Crown Mills One for each of the two mills.
This folder contains black and white photographs of Wieselthier's ceramic art.
This folder consists of black and white photographs of Wieselthier working, with her designs, with other artists, etc.
This folder consists of black and white photographs of mannequins and window displays dressed by Wieselthier.
This series contains personal documents that belonged to Wieselthier including correspondence, receipts, ledgers and budgets, applications, etc.
Two paper and wood promotional fans for the French perfume company Rosine, which was founded by couturier Paul Poiret in 1911. Printed on both sides, one side with abstract botanicals and the other side with the name of the company and a selection of perfumes. Each fan bears a red sticker with the name of a single perfume. The fan would have been scented with that perfume. The fans were part of a series promoting different fragrances. Advertisements, the perfume bottles, and associated products like perfumed cards or fans were all part of Poiret's merchandising artistry.
Sans titre"New Spring Hats." Head in cloche with Art Deco pattern background (framed); Black and white: brush and wash; Signed upper right
Sans titreFigure in golf outfit, man in background; Black and white: pen and wash
Sans titreTwo figures in evening gowns with fur wraps, car in background; Black and white: pen and wash
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