The Frances Neady collection of Original Fashion Illustrations was established in 1984 to honor its namesake, an inspirational teacher of fashion illustration. The collection encompasses over a century of fashion art. Its earliest example, a watercolor by Pierre Brissaud for Gazette du Bon Ton, is dated 1913; its most recent donation is by contemporary artist Ruben Toledo. Among other stars represented in the collection are Eric (Carl Erickson), René Bouché, Dorothy Hood, George Stavrinos, and Antonio (Lopez). Donations to the collection come from artists, collectors, and industry professionals. The donated works fulfill criteria established by the Neady Collection Advisory Board, which acknowledges artists who exhibit high standards of draftsmanship and esthetic quality, demonstrate an individual approach, possess technical virtuosity, have worked for high-end magazines, stores or corporations, and have earned the admiration of their peers. The Frances Neady collection’s mission is to encourage and facilitate research by students and industry professionals in the art of fashion illustration. The collection presents a graphic record of the art’s evolution since the 1910s. In addition, it provides a vivid cultural and visual reflection of its time.
Sans titreFemale figure in a bouffant skirt and black top, on reddish paper; Signed.
Sans titreFigure in checked coat and skirt ensemble; Black and white: charcoal, crayon and wash with paper-dolled blouse; Signed
Sans titreFigure in sleeveless blouse and slim skirt; Black and white: charcoal, wash and pastel; Signed
Sans titreSide view of female figure in black double-flounced skirt. Color, Signed Mats.
Hand-colored carte-de-visite depicting a Swiss woman. Full caption: "Costumes Suisses. T. Richard Phot. Maenedorf. Lucerne Ville Dépose Attenhofer & co. Zurich."
Sans titreThis folder contains members list of attendance for next meeting as well as responses from CFDA designers on hemlines. Press clippings and correspondence about these answers are included. Designers with statements on hemlines include: Norman Norell, Mollie Parnis, James Galanos, Anne Klein, Anne Fogarty, Kasper, John Moore, Marie McCarthy, Luba, Luis Estevez, Oscar De La Renta, Victor Joris, Pauline Trigere, George Halley, Ferdinando Sarmi, George Stavropoulos, Elinor Simmons, Sylvia Pedlar, Bill Blass, John Weitz, David Evins, and Helen Lee.
Diptych of one figure in long plaid skirt and one figure in skirt and tunic (separated); Black and white: charcoal and wash; Signed; Client Lord & Taylor
Sans titreFigure in smoking jacket and full skirt with greyhound; Black and white: graphite and wash; Signed
Sans titreThis folder contains articles written for a syndicated column in October, November and December of 1986. Included are over 30 8x10 black and white photographs including the subjects of, skirt lengths, eveningwear, Paris shows, Best dressed poll, Silhouette, Fur trends, Swimwear trends, D.C. gala, and Fashion variety.
This folder contains 10 photographs of 1970 fashion as well as well as correspondence about the skirt lengths of designers. Copies of the designer statements on length, skirt length show schedule and line up, and 2 boxes of slides are included.
Figure lounging in ethnic inspired outfit with boots; Color: marker and pastel; Signed
Sans titreFigure seated on pillows in ethnic inspired outfit; Color: marker and pastel; Signed
Sans titreFigure in spencer jacket and full skirt; Black and white: charcoal and wash; Signed
Sans titreFigure in cropped top, full skirt and red cummerbund; Color: pastel; Signed
Sans titreThree cut and pasted figures, two in dirndls, one in jacket dress; Black and white: brush and wash; Signed
Sans titreDiptych of one figure in long plaid skirt and one figure in skirt and tunic (separated); Black and white: charcoal and wash; Signed; Client Lord & Taylor
Sans titreFigure in one-pocket tunic; Black and white: collage and pastel; Signed
Sans titreOne figure in print top and white skirt standing in front of plants; Black and white: marker and wash; inscribed on the lower right: To Pat Sandler From Esther Larson
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