This folder contains 19 patents (some duplicates), largely for sewing machinery, registered by the Man-Sew Corporation between 1933-1935
This folder contains 30 large, high-quality black and white photographs of of women modeling hats designed by Robert Dudley, dating from 1940 (bulk undated), as well as 3 pages of small or autographed photographs pasted onto scrapbook paper.
This folder contains photographs depicting New York City street scenes.
This folder contains tear sheets and a publicity booklet of Arkin advertisments.
This folder contains thirteen 8x10" airbrushed, laminated shoe sketches, one shoe sketch in marker and two pencil sketches of handbags, as well as one oversize promotional Espriti publication from Spring 1987.
This folder contains 8x10" black and white press photos, most with text press releases attached for : Adri, John Anthony, Geoffrey Beene, Bill Blass; Stephen Burrows, DDDominick, John Kloss, Kasper for Joan Leslie, Ralph Lauren, Rafael and Clovis Ruffin.
This folder contains press materials for Stephen Burrows from 2002-2004.
This folder contains xerox scanned invitations from the 1973 Versailles show and the presentation booklet from the CFDA Awards in 2006, among other promotional materials.
This item is an E.R.A. Button from July 9, 1978 when Burrows was an honored guest at the march.
This folder contains photocopied sketches of garments, mostly dresses and day ensembles from Spring 1966. Collection details include: checks, florals, pleats, polka dot.
17 framed 18 x 16" black and white photographs of the American participants during the Grande Divertissement à Versailles.
Sans titreThis folder contains black and white press photographs.
This folder contains tear sheets.
This folder contains black and white photographs of Wieselthier's ceramic work.
This folder contains black and white photographs of Wieselthier's ceramic art.
This folder contains brochures for expositions where Wieselthier displayed her work and pertaining materials.
This series contains sketches and watercolors for Wieselthier's ceramic works.
This folder contains correspondence, press clippings, show programs, pamphlets related to congress, the congressional records, and several copies of Eleanor Lambert's statements to congress.
This folder contains black and white photographs depicting clothed women wearing Victor hats from the 1930s. Some photographs include typed descriptions attached.
This folder contains photographs and movie stills taken by Ethan Minsker and of Ethan Minsker.
This folder contains original sketches for childrenswear.
This box contains a scrapbook of press releases and black and white photographs depicting women wearing Whitehead's designs. The scrapbook also contains correspondence, promotional materials, and invitations from Foxbrownie.
This series is comprised of pencil and ink sketches, many with fabric swatches attached.
This series holds several thousand sketches and croquis of women's fashion designs, many with fabric swatches, covering the majority of time that Mollie Parnis designs was in business from 1935-1984. Many of the sketches have numbers (possibly registration numbers) on them, which can be linked to price or design lists kept within the collection. Some sketches have notations that point to issues of magazines. It's interesting to note that many sketches have whimsical marks on them to signify shine or sparkle. There are clear connections between the croquis sketches and the more detailed sketches within some of the collections.
Original finding aid
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.
First of five in Amelia Earhart Series: figure on swing; Black and white: pencil rough; Signed
Sans titreThis series is comprised of photographs of Newey's work as a window dresser and display artist for various department stores and professional display companies.
This folder contains one small blue typewritten CV for 1955-1962 and a two-page hand-written CV for 1959-2013.
This folder contains five press clippings pertaining to Newey's work for Joseph Love, Inc.
This folder contains one tear sheet, two black & white on-location photos, two black &white (identical) composites, and one color head shot pertaining to Newey's career as a model/actor.
This series contains items that were created during Edward Moir's lifetime and were likely collected by Moir. See also US.NNFIT.SC.217.2.4 which contains photos of Crown Woolen Mills over the years.
Cancelled checks in a Crown Mills envelope. Typed on outside of envelope: "Edward Moir: Old checks from one of his previous mills, in Peterborough, Ont. Canada. William Paton was his partner. Paton, Moir, & Co. and Auburn Mills are the same."
This folder consists of press packets pertaining to the work of Pauline Trigère.
The VHS cassettes in this sub-series are primarily lectures by Pauline Trigère, awards ceremonies, or recorded television news shows involving the designer.
Liz Claiborne Library and Fashion Forecasting Services Resource and Procedure guide, 1995
Sketches by Adolfo, Fall 1952-Spring 1957
This series contains 7 folders with press clippings from 1945-2012. Although the firm was based in New York. clippings from national and international news sources are included.
This folder contains correspondence form the Ford Modeling Agency from May 1956 -July 21, 2014.
This folder contains undated public relations information for the Ford Modeling Agency.
This folder contains 8X10 professional photos of Eileen and Gerry Ford.
This folder contains Eileen Ford's personal papers including her 1988 datebook.
This folder contains miscellaneous items from the Ford Modeling Agency.
The folder contains press about the Ford model, Vendela, from 1988-1992.
This folder contains correspondence related to the Ford model, Ted Dawson.
18 black & white and color sketches, one with Balmain imprint
Sans titreThis folder contains Bloomingdale's training materials and one copy of a Bloomingdale's newsletter, The B Tally from January 14, 1949.
This folder contains fashion illustrations by Anneliese Kapp primarily from the 1970s.
This series contains paper catalogs and promotional pieces for goods offered by Le Bon Marché department store.