Davidow, Inc.

Organization

Dates

Existence: 1880-1976

Biography

Founded in 1880 by William H. Davidow in New York City, W. H. Davidow Sons Co., Inc., and later Davidow, Inc. was one of a small group of leading American ready-to-wear manufacturers producing expensive women's clothing that sold nationwide in the better department stores and specialty shops during the first three quarters of the 20th century. The firm was known for its three-piece ensemble (coat and suit of matching or harmonizing fabrics), high quality designer reproductions, and their Daventree Sportswear line. The factory moved from 67 Bleecker Street to lower 5th Avenue and finally to 550 7th Avenue in the mid 1920's. William's sons Melville and Archibald and grandson Steven continued the business into the 1970's. Following Steven's death in 1972, the company was legally dissolved in 1976.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

American Designer Series showings Spring 1965, 1964-1965

folder

Identifier: SC.214.5.1.17

Scope and Contents This folder contains correspondance list of attendees, press clippings, press releases, show schedules for the Spring 1964 American Designer Series showings. Designers participating in the showing include: Ben Reig, Donald Brooks for Townley, Pattullo-Jo Copeland, Davidow, Hannah Troy, Aurther Jablow, Nat Kaplan, Anne Klein for Junior Sophisticates, Gothe, Anthony Blotta, Branell, Hattie Carnegie, Originala, Harvey Berin, Teal Traina, Samuel Winston, Larry Aldrich, Bill Blass for Maurice...

Dates: 1964-1965

Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Eleanor Lambert collection, 1942-2003 / American Designer Showings, 1962-1982 / American Designer Showings papers and press photos, 1962-1982

Davidow, Inc. collection, 1927-1973

Collection

Identifier: SC.6

Scope and Contents

This collections contains sketches, promotional materials, photographs and business records for the American women's coat and suit manufacturer Davidow Inc.

Dates: 1927-1973

Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive