Bound scrapbook with articles written by Lady Duff Gordon or about Lucile, Ltd. from 1919, and 4 folder of photocopies of these articles to protect against further deterioration. Articles are the product of a clipping service with multiple copies of the same few articles from different publications.
5 items - Scrapbook cover art (fragments of covers)
Photocopies of "The Ideal Scrapbook", the originals of which are housed in Box #30, US.NNFIT.SC.1.3.4 and US.NNFIT.SC.1.5.1-2. This box also contains photocopies of programs and articles of which the originals are missing from "The Ideal Scrapbook".
This sub-series contains 37 original ink and watercolor sketches for women's suits and ensembles. Five are matted.
This sub-series contains 13 original pencil sketches of suits and ensembles. One is matted.
This folder contains 25 original ink and watercolor sketches of women's dresses. Nine are matted.
Sans titreThis sub-series contains thirty-two pencil sketches of women's dresses. One is matted.
0.9 linear foot - Fashion plates and inspirational materials not created by Lucile or Lucile Ltd. staff. One scrapbook of newspaper clippings illustrating fashion, one scrapbook of fashion plates.
85 fashion plates from a disbound scrapbook. Fashion plates are prints of engravings dating as far back as 1811. Some are very carefully colored, as if by someone with vision problems. The scrapbook was titled "McHorter"; Evelyn McHorter was Lucile Ltd. employee under Lady Duff Gordon, and took over the artistic control after Lucile left. [25 Model photographs and 4 Lucile sketches were moved to a different parts of the collection, please see the Archivist Note 2 for new location]
This sub-series consist of actual glove samples, they are separated in to folders by length. Examples of original glove packaging are included with some pairs.
This sub-series consist of actual glove samples, they are separated in to folders by length.
4 items - Interior photographs from New York and Chicago branches of Lucile Ltd
Disbound scrapbook, 234 photographs, Autumn 1919, 4 folders in 2 containers. Each ensemble is named and numbered in accordance to their order displayed at the autumn 1919 fashion show. Created in a period of legal and business difficulties, this line is one of the last produced by Lady Duff Gordon for Lucile, Ltd. Most costumes have two to four photographs displaying different views of the ensemble. Included in this scrapbook is a copy of a half page advertisement for Lucile, Ltd. from the May 1st, 1920 issue of Town and Country Magazine. The add indicates that the collection was created in France. The photography is less controlled, many photographs are overexposed, the interior of the room itself is somewhat drab, dresses less ornamented, more solemn, some not very well fitted, many new girls among those modeling the clothes, fabrics feature bold patterns. The program for the premier fashion show of this line is available in--US.NNFIT.SC.1.3.4.1
Disbound scrapbook 226 photographs, in 4 folders [originally incorrectly titled Autumn 1917]. Ensembles are numbered, titled, and have a description of fabric, colors, type, style, and in many cases notes occasion or purpose (evening gown, day costume, dinner gown etc.) Titles reflect personality or "mood" the garment invokes, for example: "My Part I'll Play", "Electra", "Youth", "Joy", "My little gray dove", Mushroom Velvet Coat. There are many titles that are transliteration of Russian nouns such as "Milochka", "Laska", "Goloubochka", "Pareniok". In 1.1.5 - #91, #92 and #95 are of motor coats, in US. NNFIT.SC.1.1.6 - unnumbered "Newport Bridesmaids Dress" and a wedding gown. Each model is documented with at least 2 photographs showing different views of the ensemble. Some ensembles are missing a photograph of a certain view (e.g. number represented by 4 photographs has 1 missing) - 27, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 85, 86, 88, 94, 96, and 100. Album is long on horizontal axis, of poor quality paper, fits 2 photographs next to each other on a single page. [See: --US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.1-2 unannotated]
Disbound scrapbook, 136 photographs from Fall, 1917 in 4 folders, 2 containers. Each ensemble is named, numbered, described, and ordered according to its display in the premier fashion show; among them #12 "Mary Pickford", #28 "Revolution". Last folder --US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.17 contains many fur coat designs. Many ensembles have multiple photographs depicting different views of the costume. Photographs taken at Studio.
Disbound scrapbook, 170 photographs of autumn models from 1916, in 3 folders. The program for the premier fashion show of this line is available in--US.NNFIT.SC.1.3.4.1. The garments are annotated with a title and one line description for each ensemble, among them "A Song of Songs" and "Are You Prepared", #21 sports costume, #14 "Djer-kiss". Lucile, Ltd. couture houses in London and Paris were grimly affected by the First World War. In contrast, this line highlights opulence present in United States, especially high society of New York and Chicago. Produced the same year as Lady Duff Gordon's ready-to-wear line in collaboration with Sears Roebuck. [See--US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.10-12 for duplicates of this material, note inconsistency in titles (1916-1917 vs 1916)] Photographs taken at the studio
0.9 linear foot - phototransfers from 1910s. Volumes that contains this material were named "Old Lucile", some of the sketch photographs are dated 1916 and 1917, sometimes month and day is indicated. "Lucile" or "Lady Duff Gordon" signed occasionally. Some have fabric swatches attached. Sketches are rendered in several distinct styles, by different artists. Some photographs occur more than once. These photographs were pasted within the scrapbook without clear order.
From 3 disbound scrapbooks, 175 photographs from mid 1910s. Fall, T.
Disbound scrapbook, 252 photographs from Private Collection 1910s, 5 folders in 2 containers. Annotated, each ensemble is titled and described. For example: "Don't Go Away", "Young ladies blue leisure coat and white leisure skirt". Photography by T. Fall and Burke Atwell; the surroundings are not obscured, photographed outside and indoors. The program for the premier fashion show of this line is available in--US.NNFIT.SC.1.3.4.1
Disbound scrapbook, 167 photographs of unannotated garments. Designed by Lucile, Ltd. between mid-1910s to 1919. A disbound scrapbook. The range in garments photographed includes wool travelling suits, frothy formal gowns, exotic orientalist designs, and fur winter wear. This album shows the scope of Lucile's work, and highlights the variation within her ever-romantic vision that spanned over two decades. This particular volume has some interesting examples of shape, cut and draping, few rectangular/straight silhouettes; also of note is the older woman modeling some ensembles - #32, #34, #35, #36, #43, #66. Photography by Joel Feder.
Disbound scrapbook, 165 photographs part of 1919 line, and assorted fashion photographs of garments from 1919, unannotated [numbering implies two lines], in 4 folders. Designs inspired by romantic and oriental themes. In the year of 1919 Lucile lost artistic control of her fashion house, sold her stock, and became a salaried designer. Album is of heavier, grey paper, fits 2 photographs next to each other on a single page. Some photography by L. White studio.
Disbound scrapbook, 66 photographs, Foreign orders 1919, in 3 folders. In US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.23 are two lists/receipts with orders in French Francs. The photographs are taken in the garden with a fountain, trees, some in sunshine, as well as inside the room with large with either large painting in a background or a stage set. Photographic prints themselves are of larger format than usually seen throughout the collection.
Disbound scrapbook, 145 photographs Autumn 1915 line, in 2 folders. Photographs are unannotated. At this time Lady Duff Gordon reached creative and financial pinnacle of her career. Success of New York branch helped to support the war-torn London and Paris branches. This line features a return to the full skirt and decorative pleating and decadent fabrics. Around this time Lucile gained status of a Permanent Resident in the United States. [See--US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.3-6 for annotation, duplicated material (models #91-#105 are not included in this volume)]
Disbound scrapbook, (79 leaves?) (168 photographs?) from the autumn 1916 and spring 1917 lines, in 3 folders. Garments are fully annotated, includes title, number, and short description noting colors and/or fabrics. The program for the premier fashion show of this line is available in--US.NNFIT.SC.1.3.4.1 Each number worn by the model has two to four photographs of the garments from different angles. Many designs of oriental influence, especially tea gowns such as #14 "Djer-kiss" Persian, #11 "Tuan", and evening wear - #47 "Bilitis" evening gown, #28 "Salambo" opera coat. Missing is ensemble #5; ensemble #45 is fully described but has no photographs and a note "not designed". 1 item previously in a separate folder was moved into first folder - #33. Album is of heavier, gray color paper, fits 2 photographs next to each other on a single page. [See: --US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.7-9 for duplicated material, note the inconsistency in titles (1916-1917 vs 1916)] Photographs by Feder, Joel
This sub-series includes the program for the unveiling of the Fred P. Pomerantz Memorial in Scranton, PA at Maryworrd College.
This sub-series includes strategic plans and investment plans.
This sub-series contains the correspondence of Mortimer C. Ritter.
This sub-series includes records from Lawrence Bethel's inauguration, correspondence, including a letter from U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and photos. This sub-series also includes publications, proposals, and reports from 1962-1964 relating to F.I.T.'s international educational initiatives in Mexico, Israel, Nigeria, and Puerto Rico conducted in accordance with the Agency for International Development of the U.S. State Department. One of these reports is in Spanish.
This sub-series includes speeches, publications, and other written works by Lawrence Bethel.
This sub-series includes President's Reviews and programs from the inauguration of Lawrence L. Jarvie.
This sub-series includes the correspondence of Shirley Goodman.
This sub-series includes speeches given by Shirley Goodman.
This sub-series includes communications written by Marvin J. Feldman to member of the F.I.T. community, and materials relating to events sponsored by the Futures Committee.
This sub-series contains speeches, published work, public testimony, and other writings by Marvin Feldman, including drafts of some of these speeches and written works. These drafts may include annotations, edits, and supporting materials. Some correspondence is also included, which relates to Feldman's published work. Materials and correspondence about events Feldman attended are included as well. Additionally, this sub-series partially documents the activities of the Office of Communications and External Relations, which supported the preparation and publication of Feldman's work.
This sub-series includes President's Reports created during Hershfield's presidency.
This sub-series includes speeches and other communications to the F.I.T. community written by Allan F. Hershfield.
This sub-series includes speeches given by Stuart Steiner.
The Diversity Council records include mission statements, newsletters, and other material created or sponsored by the Council.
Sans titreThis sub-series contains speeches and communications to the F.I.T. community written by Joyce F. Brown.
This sub-series includes correspondence, speeches and other writings, press clippings, and photographs.
This sub-series includes memos and other correspondence as well as speeches and other writings.
0.5 linear foot - Newspaper clippings of articles by and/or about Lucile (Lady Duff Gordon and about company)
0.1 linear foot - Assorted model photographs and sketches
0.4 linear foot - Personalities - photographs of stage actresses and society women
This subseries contains Booklets and internal press coverage on Lord and Taylor's history. Booklets cover the timeline of Lord and Taylor, various buildings occupied in New York, Dorothy Shaver, and corporation meetings.
This sub-series contains advertising clipped from magazines and newspapers relating to various Lord and Taylor departments
This series contains correspondence and records pertaining to the issuance of the column.
This sub-series contains columns and photos and negatives associated with columns written by Eleanor Lambert.
Six sketches with accompanying shoe pattern cutouts.
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