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."
16 sketches .76 - .91. of coats and wraps.
8 unnumbered sketches of evening wear consolidated from 2 folders. Sketches are drafted in pencil, painted in gouache, detailed in pen, and protected by mylar.
30 sketches .1-.30 in Volume .74, Theatrical Costumes.
16 sketches .1-.16 in Volume .74, [has to be renumbered] Theatrical Costumes. This folder contains sketches of theatrical head-wear. Designs of hats, caps, bonnets, and headbands are interspersed with designs of other garments.
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 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.
This folder contains 31 miscellaneous fashion sketches from various sources. Featuring designers Chanel, Lelong, Doucet, Reneé, Jenny, Bernard, Patou, Lanvin, Redfern, Poiret, and Cheruit.
This folder contains black and white photographs of Wieselthier's ceramic art.
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.
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, RobertCorrespondence mostly to and from Edward Moir, relating to government policies and the Carded Woolen Manufacturers’ Association.
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.
Woman’s Institute of Domestic Arts and SciencesElegant 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
Brissaud, Pierre, 1885-1964Front cover of a scrapbook with yrto imprinted on the front. Clipping taped to inside is dated 1923.
Troy, SeymourThis 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.
McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958Mechanically reproduced print of nineteen of Maria Monica Gallenga's design illustrations.
Monaci Gallenga, Maria, 1888-1944This 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, 1905-1958This 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, 1905-1958Male 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.
Erickson, CarlThis 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, EricFigure in fringed blue bustier over black sheer gown (framed); Color: watercolor; Signed lower right.
Erickson, CarlFemale 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.
Erickson, CarlStudent 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)
McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958This 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, 1905-1958This 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, 1905-1958A 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, NorbertStanding female figure facing front in fur shawl, knee length dress, hat & pearl necklace. Standing in a country restaurant setting. Black and white ink; Signed.
Erickson, CarlThis 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, 1905-1958This folder contains Xeroxes of tear sheets and clippings. Several document her 1930-1940 stint at Hattie Carnegie's couture house
McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958This folder contains original press releases of radio broadcasts, and from the Fashion League and the New York Dress Institute.
McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958This folder consists of press clippings dating from 1928-1946.
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)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, 1905-1958Advertisements 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, 1905-1958Press releases
McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958This folder contains sketches of pencil, wash and pen designs for children's clothing, some with swatches.
This folder consists of press clippings dating from 1928-1946.
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, 1905-1958This folder contains Xeroxed advertisements of retailers such as B.Altman & Co, Marshall Field & Company, Filene's, The Bloom Store and Lord & Taylor.
McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958This 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.)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.