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Harper's Bazaar

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1867 (date of establishment)

Biography

Harper's Bazaar is an American fashion magazine founded in 1867 by Harper and Brothers. The magazine began as a weekly publication for women in middle and upper classes, eventually moving to monthly publication. In 1913, Harper's Bazaar was purchased by William Randolph Hearst. Currently, Harper's Bazaar is owned by the Hearst Corporation.

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

Anonymous artist, 1942, 1942

 folder
Identifier: SC.369.1.5
Scope and Contents

This folder contains 3 illustrations of shoes by an unknown artist. A note suggests Dagmar Freuchen-Gale as a possible artist.

Dates: 1942

BB [Bill Blass] Harper's Bazaar March 2000, 2000

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.2.125
Scope and Contents

This folder contains the March 2000 issue of Harper's Bazaar which includes two images of Bill Blass designs in a fashion report and an advertisement.

Dates: 2000

Bergdorf congratulations, 1972 May - June, 1972 May - June

 folder
Identifier: SC.468.6
Scope and Contents

Correspondence including hand-written letters and note cards, congratulating Nancy White on her appointment to Bergdorf Goodman. Includes a congratulatory letter from Harper's Bazaar.

Dates: 1972 May - June

Carles, 1941, 1941

 folder
Identifier: SC.369.1.2
Scope and Contents

This folder contains 2 fashion illustrations signed by Carles. The artist could possibly be Sara Johns who also went under the name Sara Carles Johns.

Dates: 1941

Carmel Snow for Harper's Bazaar press photos, 1954-1955

 Collection
Identifier: SC.320
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of 18 folders containing black and white photographs depicting women wearing fashions from various designers (1954-1955).

Dates: 1954-1955

Dagmar Freuchen-Gale, 1941, 1941

 folder
Identifier: SC.369.1.3
Scope and Contents

This folder contains 8 illustrated fashion illustrations signed by Dagmar, mostly dresses and evening gowns.

Dates: 1941

Fashion illustrations, 1940-1942, 1940-1942

 Series
Identifier: SC.369.1
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection contains fashion illustrations (mainly garments) executed for Harper's Bazaar between the years of 1940-1942 by Dagmar Freuchen-Gale, Sara Johns and Reynaldo Luza. On the back of the illustrations there are Harper's Bazaar issue numbers that the illustrations were published in.

Dates: 1940-1942

Harper's Bazaar Fashion illustrations, 1940-1942

 Collection
Identifier: SC.369
Scope and Contents

This collection contains fashion illustrations (mainly garments) executed for Harper's Bazaar between the years of 1940-1942 by Dagmar Freuchen-Gale, Sara Johns and Reynaldo Luza. On the back of the illustrations there are Harper's Bazaar issue numbers that the illustrations were published in.

Dates: 1940-1942

Harper's Bazaar textile swatches

 Collection
Identifier: SC.264
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of fabric swatches organized and maintained by Harper's Bazaar. Most of the content lies within the 1959-1974 date range although two boxes contain undated materials. The fabric swatches are pinned flat onto "cards" which are organized most often by the designer who utilized the textile, and less often by season or fabric manufacturer

Dates: 1959-1974

Letters of congratulation on Harper's Bazaar appointment, 1957 December, 1957 December

 folder
Identifier: SC.468.2
Scope and Contents

Correspondence including letters, wires, and cards, congratulating Nancy White on her appointment to Harper's Bazaar.

Dates: 1957 December