Five small pamphlets from the Carded Woolen Manufacturers' Association. Probably duplicated in bound volume
Correspondence 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 titreInsurance summaries for mill 1 and 2 (Crown Mills)
This collection is comprised of 18 folders containing designer sketches, large fabric swatches many of which include embellishment, and press materials.
Sans titreDetailed 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)
Detailed appraisal prepared by the American Appraisal Co. July 1, 1919
This series contains original sketches with attached examples of embellishment or embroidery.
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
Sans titreThree figures in beachwear with palm tree; Black and white: brush and wash
Sans titreThis folder contains 4 color sketches of coats & coat-dresses with embellishments including applique and embroidery.
This folder contains photographs of Lord and Taylor window displays. The bulk of the photographs relate to Holiday window displays, including historical New York Christmas scenes.
This folder contains black and white photographs of Wieselthier's ceramic art.
This is a paper and wood fan created to promote perfume created by Paul Poiret's perfume company Rosine. The front bears a brightly colored naïve landscape seen through a yellow fence created by a student in the École Martine. The rear is segmented and printed radially with the names of the Rosine perfumes. A red sticker on the back of the fan indicates that it was scented with the perfume "Le fruit défendu."
Two figures in evening gowns with fur wraps, car in background; Black and white: pen and wash
Sans titreThis collection consists of photographs, press clippings, exhibition brochures, personal papers, and sketches that relate to the career of Austrian artist Vally Wieseltheir.
Sans titreThis folder contains black and white photographs of Wieselthier's ceramic work.
This folder contains black and white photographs of Wieselthier's ceramic art.
This folder contains black and white photographs of Wieselthier's ceramic art.
This folder contains black and white photographs of Wieselthier's ceramic art.
This series contains personal documents that belonged to Wieselthier including correspondence, receipts, ledgers and budgets, applications, etc.
This series contains sketches and watercolors for ceramic works.
This series contains sketches and watercolors for Wieselthier's ceramic works.
Correspondence mostly to and from Edward Moir, relating to government policies and the Carded Woolen Manufacturers’ Association.
Five female deco heads wearing cloches; Black and white: pen and wash
Sans titreThis folder contains 6 color sketches of day & sport dresses with examples of fabric embellishment including crochet, hand-painting, applique and embroidery.
Sans titreThis folder contains 4 color sketches of day & sport dresses with examples of fabric embellishment including beading, applique and embroidery.
This folder contains 7 color sketches of afternoon and dinner wear with examples of fabric embellishment including fringe, beading, applique, and embroidery.
This folder contains black and white photographs of Wieselthier's ceramic art.
This is a paper and wood fan created to promote perfume created by Paul Poiret's perfume company Rosine. The front bears a brightly colored naïve landscape seen through an arbor tunnel created by a student in the École Martine. The rear is segmented and printed radially with the names of the Rosine perfumes. A red sticker on the back of the fan indicates that it was scented with the perfume "L'Etrange Fleur."
This collection holds documents and photographic materials including correspondence between Robert Riley, Janet Gaynor, and others concerning research for the FIT exhibition, Adrian Retrospective, 1971.
Sans titreScript of Adrian the Magnificent; academic record of Gilbert adrian from Parson School of Design; an invitation, a microfische print of an annotated New York Times article from 1942; a playbill for the Civic Light Opera; three photographs of Harriet Rhinelander shot by John Engstead.
This folder contains 6 color sketches of evening dresses with examples of fabric embellishment including beading, lace, applique and embroidery.
This folder contains 10 color sketches of evening dresses with examples of fabric embellishment including lace and embroidery.
This folder contains 3 color sketches of coats & coat-dresses with beading, applique, and embroidery.
Correspondence mostly to and from Edward Moir, relating to government policies and the Carded Woolen Manufacturers’ Association.