This series contains sketches from Hattie Carnegie, Inc. ranging from gowns to millinery.
Carnegie, HattieThis folder contains 10 sketches of evening gowns. Hattie's signature color "Carnegie Blue" is represented in a few of the color choices for the gowns.
Carnegie, HattieThis folder contains 20 sketches of garments such as dresses and suits designed for Hattie Carnegie, Inc.
Carnegie, HattieThis is a Hattie Carnegie Menswear sketch for her boutique on 49st in NYC. High-waisted pleated trousers with a fitted waist and relaxed fit pant leg and a pointed collar button down shirt.
Carnegie, HattieStudent 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, 1905-1958Professional 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.
McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958This folder contains news paper clipping from Fashion Week, the national news paper of retailing from November 13, 1972. It describes a retrospective fashion show of McCardell's designs, organized by American Designer Rudi Gernreich, 1922-1985. Also in this folder is a newspaper clipping from 1975 featuring a sundress designed by McCardell in 1946.
McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958This 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 Xeroxed clippings of McCardell's designs including swimwear, daywear and examples of her warp dress and other styles that have become her signature over time. Also in the folder are several profile articles of the designer herself and her collections.
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 signed and dated.
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). 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, 1905-1958This folder contains two news paper clippings of Paris models.
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 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). Few 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, 1905-1958Tear sheets and newspaper clippings relating to McCardell's professional career as a fashion designer
McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958This folder contains Xeroxed clippings, some relating to the contest "Maid of Cotton" of which McCardell was a judge that year. Also in the folder are many examples of swimwear and resort designs. It is interesting to note this folder also contains fashion report from Paris and several clippings referring to Dior's New Look, highlighting the discussion in the American market and Media with the comeback of Paris couture after the war.
McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958This folder contains Xeroxed clippings, including McCardell's bathing suit featured on the cover of Life Magazine. Also in the folder are clipping regarding McCardell's men's wear design for an event related to the Costume Institute exhibition "Adam in the Looking Glass" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and several clippings relating to her collection of pleated dresses.
McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958