Published
Loose 118 sketches of evening gowns from 1920s, most from mid-1920s, one item dated 1925, (old-volume .71), in 5 folders. Sketches are numbered from .1-.110; drafted in pencil, painted with gouache, and watercolor, some detailed in pen. [doublecheck - Some signed - Mand T., Alison, Evelyn, Dorothy, Louise Schabacker, Ethel Rabin (reproductions), and illegible signature that starts with a pictogram made up of letters and ends with "dverton".] Several drawings are stamped with "Lucile Staff, Inc. 22 East 56th St." Drawing .84 has a note at the top right corner: that reads "Lelong, Fall 1925", in a drawing .103 woman holding a cigarette, .106 has note that reads "Mrs. Flora B. Cammeron, This design is for an orchid or violet gown. Please send sample of light weight silk and lace in three shades."
Leaves are brittle, discolored, and beginning to tear. All material is interleaved with tissue for protection.
old-US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.1.25 - box 10 - 1920s Day and Evening Wear. Previously titled: "1920s Day and Evening Wear"; named altered to suit content after reorganization in 2010.
Published
40 sketches .1-.40 in Volume .73, Negligees and Pajamas. Numbers .2 and .7 have fabric swatches attached. One phototransfer .109 "Psyche".
old-US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.1.25.1 - folder
Published
24 sketches .41-.64 in volume .73, Negligees and Pajamas.
old-US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.1.25.2 - folder