This series consists of sketches of shoes and shoe patterns cut out of paper, cardstock, cardboard, and fabric. Some sketches and patterns are accompanied by embellishments such as leather samples and tassels. Previous documentation noted that some of the sketches in the collection were designed by other designers for Seymour Troy, and specifically named Emery Blau, Al Lewis, and "Cohen." Almost all sketches and patterns are undated.
Troy, SeymourThis sub-series contains sketches of shoes by both Seymour Troy and other designers for Seymour Troy. Most of the sketches are loose but there were also a number of sketchbooks, most of which have been disbound. Almost all of the sketches are undated.
Troy, SeymourFull color sketches of shoes and matching outfits with style names.
Troy, SeymourTwo miniature sketchbooks with soft leather covers, one labeled (3) from Spring 1938, and one labeled (4) from Fall 1938. Sketches are labeled with style names.
Troy, SeymourTwo miniature sketchbooks with soft leather covers, one labeled (5) from Spring 1939 and one labeled (7) from Spring 1940. Sketches are labeled with style names.
Troy, SeymourSketches on all different sizes of paper, all undated.
Troy, SeymourSketches on all different sizes of paper, all undated except one dated 1937.
Troy, SeymourSketches on all different sizes of paper, all undated.
Troy, SeymourSketches on all different sizes of paper, all undated except one dated 1937 and one dated 1977. One sketch includes embellishments.
Troy, SeymourSketches on all different sizes of paper, all undated except several dated 1937 and one dated 1939. A few sketches include embellishments.
Troy, SeymourTwo miniature sketchbooks with soft leather covers, one labeled (1) from 1936, and one labeled (2) from Spring 1937. Sketches are labeled with style names.
Troy, SeymourSketches previously tied together to form a loosely bound sketchbook. Most sketches are undated but several are dated 1937.
Troy, SeymourSketches previously tied together to form a loosely bound sketchbook. All sketches are undated except for two dated 1939.
Troy, SeymourSketches previously tied together to form a loosely bound sketchbook. All sketches are undated except for one dated 1939.
Troy, SeymourSketches previously tied together to form a loosely bound sketchbook. Many sketches are labeled with shoe styles as well as names of department stores from cities across the country, including B. Altman, Titche-Goettinger, and I. Magnin. All sketches are undated.
Troy, SeymourFour sketches; one labeled Fall 1938 and three labeled Spring 1938.
Troy, SeymourSketches on all different sizes of paper, all undated except one dated 1937 and two dated 1939. Original documentation of this foleder notes "Many of these sketches are by other designers."
Troy, SeymourFour packets of shoe patterns made of cardstock, paper, and fabric. Also includes a few embellishments.
Troy, SeymourCardboard patterns for vamps of different shapes and sizes.
Troy, SeymourSix sketches with accompanying shoe pattern cutouts.
Troy, SeymourSix sketches with accompanying shoe pattern cutouts.
Troy, SeymourShoe patterns made of various materials.
Troy, SeymourTwo packets of shoe patterns made of cardboard, paper, cardstock, and fabric. Includes a few embellishments.
Troy, SeymourSketches on all different sizes of paper, all undated except one dated 1939. A few sketches include embellishments.
Troy, SeymourSketches on all different sizes of paper, all undated except one dated 1977. One sketch includes embellishments. This folder includes sketches originally documented as "Designs by Emery Blau, Al Lewis, 'Cohen'(?) for Seymour Troy."
Troy, SeymourThree packets of shoe patterns made of cardstock and paper. Includes one leather cutout.
Troy, SeymourSketches on all different sizes of paper, all undated except one dated 1941. One sketch includes embellishment.
Troy, SeymourThis series contains items that did not fit in to any other series in the collection.
Troy, SeymourContains publicity materials and clippings, all undated. Examples include printed images of shoes and pages from The Dunbar Style Service, a shoe industry publication from the early twentieth century. Also includes a printed advertisement for Troy's early brand, yrto.
Troy, SeymourScrapbook containing clippings of advertisements for Seymour Troy shoes available at Jaeckel.
Troy, SeymourSeven metal stamps, including stamps for Seymour Troy Originals, a U.S. patent stamp, two for O'Connor & Goldberg department store, and one that says Flying Carpet. There are also two metal cutting tools that archivist assumes were used for cutting leather heel patches.
Troy, SeymourThis folder contains a paper placemat, dress sketches, what appears to be a mockup for a print ad, an internal order form, and two 2-D models of shoes made of suede and leather, one undated and one dated 1964.
Troy, SeymourCardboard patterns for vamps of different shapes and sizes.
Troy, SeymourThree leather samples, two of which are embossed with gold patterns.
Troy, SeymourBlack and white photographs of shoes. Original documentation included note stating "Italian 'Pullovers' (Designs) 50s/60s." Also includes a photographic negative of a shoe.
Troy, Seymour