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Unger, Martin (Unknown)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: Unknown

Biography

Martin Unger was born in Germany and immigrated to the United States in 1939, where he began his career in New York as a sewing machine operator. He then began to work for large fashion firms such as Frank Gallant and Zelinka Matlick, during which time he attended European fashion shows where he would view and select fabrics for designs. Later in his career, Unger worked as a designer of affordable suits and coats for Youthcraft in Kansas City until the factory closed in the early 1990s.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Martin Unger sketches, 1960s, bulk 1966-1967

 Collection
Identifier: SC.422
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of 19 folders containing sketches of womenswear by Martin Unger. Some of the sketches have fabric samples attached. There are several photocopied versions of the sketches. Multiple folders within the collection features sketches of designs by other designers. Included within the collection are press materials and a brief article about Martin Unger.

Dates: 1960s, bulk 1966-1967