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Costume Society of America

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1973-

Biography

The Costume Society of America was founded in 1973. The society aims to foster the knowledge of global appearance and dress practices. The organization began forming regional groups in 1978.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Album, 1978, 1978

 Item
Identifier: SC.69.5.4.29
Scope and Contents

This item is an album containing newspaper clippings about Vera Maxwell and her designs. Also, included is a bulletin of The Museum of the City of New York and is related to a party for the designer, who was honored by the Costume Society of America for her 75th birthday and 30th anniversary of Vera Maxwell, Inc.

Dates: 1978

News clippings, 1978, 1978

 folder
Identifier: SC.69.5.2.2
Scope and Contents

This folder contains magazine clippings of Vera Maxwell designs. Also included are two invitations of a presentation of Maxwell "30th Anniversary Collection," a brochure related to the Costume Society of America, and promotional materials.

Dates: 1978

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Anniversaries 1