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US NNFIT SC.1.2.2.15-16 · volume · 1920s
Part of Lucile, Ltd. records, 1910-1925

Loose 118 sketches of evening gowns from 1920s, most from mid-1920s, one item dated 1925, (old-volume .71), in 5 folders. Sketches are numbered from .1-.110; drafted in pencil, painted with gouache, and watercolor, some detailed in pen. [doublecheck - Some signed - Mand T., Alison, Evelyn, Dorothy, Louise Schabacker, Ethel Rabin (reproductions), and illegible signature that starts with a pictogram made up of letters and ends with "dverton".] Several drawings are stamped with "Lucile Staff, Inc. 22 East 56th St." Drawing .84 has a note at the top right corner: that reads "Lelong, Fall 1925", in a drawing .103 woman holding a cigarette, .106 has note that reads "Mrs. Flora B. Cammeron, This design is for an orchid or violet gown. Please send sample of light weight silk and lace in three shades."

US NNFIT SC.336.1 · item · circa 1920
Part of Rosine perfume fans, circa 1920

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."

Photos, memorabilia
US NNFIT SC.166.4 · folder · 1920-1942 and undated
Part of Adrian exhibition papers, 1920-1972 (bulk 1970-1972)

Script 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.

US NNFIT SC.166 · collection · 1920-1972 (bulk 1970-1972)

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.

Riley, Robert
Tennis Players
US NNFIT SC.214.7.40 · folder · 1921
Part of Eleanor Lambert collection, 1942-2003

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.

Congressional items, 1921
US NNFIT SC.217.1.2.5 · folder · 1921
Part of Edward Moir collection, 1865-1964

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).

US NNFIT SC.483.2.4 · folder · 1926 - 2016
Part of Robert Bryan collection, 1926- circa 2016

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.

US NNFIT SC.483.2 · series · 1926 - 2016
Part of Robert Bryan collection, 1926- circa 2016

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.

US NNFIT SC.38 · collection · 1927-1975

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.

McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958
US NNFIT SC.38.1.5 · folder · 1927-1928
Part of Claire McCardell collection, 1927-1975

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.

McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958
US NNFIT SC.38.1.7 · folder · 1927
Part of Claire McCardell collection, 1927-1975

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.

McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958
US NNFIT SC.239 · collection · 1927-1989

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.

de Juan, Eric
US NNFIT SC.38.1.1 · folder · 1927-1928
Part of Claire McCardell collection, 1927-1975

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.

McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958
US NNFIT SC.38.1.6 · folder · 1927-1928
Part of Claire McCardell collection, 1927-1975

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.

McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958
US NNFIT SC.217.1.2.6 · folder · 1927 February 4
Part of Edward Moir collection, 1865-1964

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."

Quinn, Norbert
Press Coverage, 1928-1956
US NNFIT SC.38.2.1.3 · folder · 1928-1956
Part of Claire McCardell collection, 1927-1975

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.

McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958
US NNFIT SC.5 · collection · 1928-1931

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.

unknown creator(s)
US NNFIT SC.38.1.3 · folder · 1928
Part of Claire McCardell collection, 1927-1975

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.

McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958
Advertisements, 1928-1956
US NNFIT SC.38.2.2 · 1928-1956
Part of Claire McCardell collection, 1927-1975

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.

McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958
US NNFIT SC.38.1.2 · folder · 1928
Part of Claire McCardell collection, 1927-1975

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.

McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958
Sachs Brothers, 1928-1930s
US NNFIT SC.28 · collection · 1928-1930s

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

Sachs Brothers (New York, N.Y.)
Designers P-R
US NNFIT SC.465.4 · folder · 1928 - 1939
Part of Fashion show invitations

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.