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Correspondence mostly to and from Edward Moir, relating to government policies and the Carded Woolen Manufacturers’ Association.

This folder contains a press release about aviatrix Amy Mollison and a 8x10" black and white photograph of tennis player Helen Wills dated Aug. 17, 1921.

This folder contains a copy of a proposed bill, a calendar for the Committee on Finance, and typed comments on testimony given by John P. Wood (President of the National Association of Wool Manufacturers).

Publications, blank and completed test answer sheets, and ephemera.

Elegant family at races with coach in background (framed). "Gift to FIT library from the estate of Robert Knox August 1973. Le Jour des Drags;" Color: watercolor; Signed lower right, Verso: card Galerie Charpentier, Paris; Client Gazette du Bon Ton

Front cover of a scrapbook with yrto imprinted on the front. Clipping taped to inside is dated 1923.

This folder contains miscellaneous fashion press tear sheets from Esquire and The National Retail Clothier, illustrations from the New Yorker, images of shoes and accessories, and father's day gift inspiration. It also includes May Company reports and brochures from the Art Deco Society of Washington and the Palace Museum.

This series is comprised of five folders containing primarily fashion press tear sheets, press kits with photographs, articles written by or featuring Robert Bryan, fashion catalogs, and model card from modeling agencies.

The collection includes Claire McCardell's sketches and illustrations as a student, as well as sketches, newspaper and magazines clippings, correspondence, advertisements, invitations to fashion-related events and original photographs from her career as a fashion designer.

This folder contains charcoal and crayon nude sketches and figure studies. May have been done while McCardell attended the Parisian branch of New York School of Fine and Applied Art (today known as Parsons). Few sketches are signed and dated.

This folder contains pencil nude sketches and figure studies. May have been done while McCardell attended the Parisian branch of New York School of Fine and Applied Art (today known as Parsons). Most sketches are signed and dated.

Male and female figures in a dancing setting with a jazz group. Female wearing a dress and a shawl with a fur trim, the male wears a suit & a top hat. Black and white ink; Signed.

This collection consists of over 2500 sketches by designer Eric de Juan, from 1927 through 1989. The sketches include several done for Josephine Baker in 1949, as well as sketches from de Juan's two years spent as the in-house designer for the Bergdorf Goodman custom salon. Some sketches from the Bergdorf Goodman custom salon have swatches attached.

Figure in fringed blue bustier over black sheer gown (framed); Color: watercolor; Signed lower right.

Female figure in a pleated skirt, knit top, polka dotted scarf and hat. Standing facing back in a country inn restaurant setting. Black and white ink; Signed front and back.

Student work. Sketches and illustrations that were created while McCardell was a student at New York School of Fine and Applied Art (Known today as Parsons)

This folder contains charcoal and crayon nude sketches and figure studies, may have been done while McCardell attended the Parisian branch of New York School of Fine and Applied Art (today known as Parsons). Most sketches are signed and dated.

This folder contains pencil, charcoal and crayon nude sketches and figure studies. May have been done while McCardell attended the Parisian branch of New York School of Fine and Applied Art (today known as Parsons). Most sketches are not signed or dated.

Standing female figure facing front in fur shawl, knee length dress, hat & pearl necklace. Standing in a country restaurant setting. Black and white ink; Signed.

A glossy print of a caricature drawing by Norbert Quinn. Edward Moir is shown along with other men, possibly members of the Carded Woolen Manufacturers Association. Note on back states the caricatures were likely drawn at a "meeting or banquet in Boston."

This folder contains original magazine and newspaper clippings spanning from the early days of McCardell's career as a fashion designer to the end of it. In the folder are examples of the wide range of her designs and the unique American Sportswear style she created.

This folder contains Xeroxes of tear sheets and clippings. Several document her 1930-1940 stint at Hattie Carnegie's couture house

This folder contains original press releases of radio broadcasts, and from the Fashion League and the New York Dress Institute.

17 examples of magazines of photographs of nude women: Artists’ notebook; Real art studies; Dawn: psychology of eugenics, art, love; Classic art; Art stories magazine; Art quarterly; Artists and models review; Art group quarterly; French art; Camera art; Studio art studies.

This folder consists of press clippings dating from 1928-1946.

This folder contains pencil, charcoal and crayon nude sketches and figure studies, may have been done while McCardell attended the Parisian branch of New York School of Fine and Applied Art (today known as Parsons). Most sketches are signed and dated.

Advertisements published in magazines and newspapers, including department stores' ads featuring McCardell's designs and of lines she specifically created for retailers across the country. It also includes ads in which her name is used to indorse fabric manufacturers and lines of accessories and undergarments.

Press releases

This folder consists of press clippings dating from 1928-1946.

This folder contains sketches of pencil, wash and pen designs for children's clothing, some with swatches.

This folder contains charcoal and crayon nude sketches and figure studies, may have been done while McCardell attended the Parisian branch of New York School of Fine and Applied Art (today known as Parsons). Most sketches are signed and dated.

This folder contains Xeroxed advertisements of retailers such as B.Altman & Co, Marshall Field & Company, Filene's, The Bloom Store and Lord & Taylor.

This collection is comprised of sketch designs for children's clothing, handwritten notes, promotional materials and magazine and newspaper clippings.

This folder contains fashion show invitations from Lucile Paray, Catherine Parel, Jean Patou, Paquin, Philippe & Gaston, Robert Piguet, Premet, Raphael, Jane Regny, Renault and Maggy Rouff.

This folder contains fashion show invitations for the Congrès des Acheteurs Américans, Line Carmine, Paris Model Houses and Aux Trois Quartiers.

This folder contains pencil, charcoal and crayon nude sketches and figure studies, may have been done while McCardell attended the Parisian branch of New York School of Fine and Applied Art (today known as Parsons). Few sketches are signed and dated.

This folder contains advertisements from retailers across the country who sold McCardell's designs. Also in the folder is an advertisement for her line of Utility fashion for Lord & Taylor, as well as a booklet of a Denim line of Townely Frocks she designed.

This folder contains Xeroxed press releases. Including examples Lord & Taylor, the New York Dress Institute and several radio broadcasts.

"Comtesse de Munoz" Seated female figure on an arm chair wearing a pearl necklace, a black dress and a cloche hat; Black and white ink; Signed

This collection is comprised of fashion show invitations from French couture houses and American fashion brands.

Professional work. Tear sheets and clippings; advertisements; correspondence; press releases; original sketches; original photographs. All relating to her work as a successful fashion designer for over two decades.

This series contains brochures for various exhibitions where Wieselthier displayed her work as well as press releases pertaining to some of the expos.

Three figures in Art Deco evening gowns with city skyline through window; Black and white: pen and wash; Signed lower right

This folder contains two news paper clippings of Paris models.

Personal and corporate correspondence

This folder contains brochures for expositions where Wieselthier displayed her work and pertaining materials.

Eight toddlers; Black and white: pen and wash

Tear sheets and newspaper clippings relating to McCardell's professional career as a fashion designer

Three figures in beachwear with palm tree; Black and white: brush and wash