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Collection is comprised of model photographs, sketches, photographs of sketches, show programs, some newspaper and magazine clippings with articles about or by Lucile, order forms, advertisements, and fashion plates. Garment designs include theatrical costumes, wedding gowns, day and evening wear, tea gowns, lingerie and pajamas. Bulk of the collection consists of model photographs, fashion sketches, photographs of sketches and official phototransfers. In addition there are clippings of articles from different publications written by or about Lucile, she wrote regular columns for Hearst publications. Programs for the "Model Parades" introducing lines of clothing for several years. There are some photographs of Lucile's clients, and photographs of "Rose room" interiors of Lucile. Ltd from New York and Chicago locations. Inspirational and reference materials collected by Lucile and/or her staff, mainly fashion plates and newspaper clippings from different publications. Dates range from the early 1910s to the mid 1920s. Model photographs were glued in large format (12-14"w to 16-18"h) standard, blank books to order, referred throughout this finding aid as scrapbooks; there are 12 volumes in the collection. Bulk of original drawings that are arranged according to the type of clothing are loose, drawn on a heavy weight board; sketches for 1916 and 197-18 lines were glued into scrapbooks; there are 12 volumes of original drawings and 2 volumes of photographs and phototransfers. It is possible that two types of arrangement seen throughout the collection (most of Model photographs chronologically, most of sketches by type of clothing) are due to different purpose these materials served; sketches of period gowns or theatrical costumes could have been referred to time and time again for different productions or themed social events, whereas model photographs would have documented actual creation of such a garment at a certain point in time. It is also not clear why, but some scrapbooks with model photographs are reproduced in complete entirety, using same photo session materials some fully annotated.

Five males in outerwear. "The big game coat;" Black and white: brush and wash; Signed lower left; Client Lord & Taylor

Four figures in spring outfits, one in striped hooded coat; Black and white: brush and wash; Signed lower left; Client Lord & Taylor

Figure facing forward, wearing coat with sunglasses. Black and white with leopard type print. Trench coat with flare bottom. Graphite or grey charcoal with black and white gouache. Covered by mylar and black paper. Back side writing: Nordstrom's. Front Signed Donovan. writing: 3/17 bja gallery Lori (in blue pen) also on front.

Two figures in Fabiani swing coats at the Plaza; Black and white: brush and wash; Signed; Client Lord & Taylor

Figure in coat and fur hat on runway with hat detail; Black and white: brush and wash; Signed; Client Lord & Taylor

Figure in big orange cardigan and slim coat; Color: pastel; Signed

This folder contains articles written for a syndicated column in July, August and September of 1986. Included are over 30 8x10 black and white photographs including the subjects of, Ralph Lauren, Adele Simpson, Halston, Bill Blass, Fur collections, Valentino, the Haute Couture shows, Coats, Fashionable Lingerie, Loungewear, Designer Coats, and Famous Females Gardening.

Figure in layered Versace outfit, with disjointed gold sculpture; Color: graphite and watercolor; Signed; Client Versace editorial, Italian Vogue

"Jungle Jap -- Kenzo Paris." Costumed figure; Color: printed poster; Signed

Male figure in hunting coat with rifle; Black and white: graphite; Signed

Figure in gray coat with matching fur hat and collar, washy background; Color: charcoal and watercolor; Signed lower right

This collection contains original sketches of clothing and millinery purportedly by Daché herself, as well as sketches of models from Parisian couture houses dating to the 1950s. A selection of black and white press photographs and accompanying press releases documents her millinery output between 1962 and 1966.

Figure in earth-toned fur trimmed coat; Color: charcoal and watercolor; Signed

Figure in green coat with tote bag; Color: charcoal and watercolor; Signed

Seated figure in blue coat with yellow scarf; Color: brush, charcoal and watercolor; Signed

Seated figure in red coat with matching muffler; Color: brush, charcoal and watercolor; Signed

Figure in earth-toned fur trimmed coat and matching fur hat; Color: charcoal and watercolor; Signed

This sub-series contains seventeen original ink and water color sketches of women's outerwear.

Figure in fur lined coat and beret with dog; Black and white: charcoal and wash