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Rentner, Maurice, 1889-1958 (1889-1958)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1889-1958

Biography

Maurice Rentner was an established maker of quality suits and dresses and a founding member and first president of the Fashion Originators Guild of America. He began his career in fashion working in his father's button making factory and in 1923 formed Maurice Rentner, Inc.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Fashion sketches and illustrations, 1940-1959, 1940-1959

 folder
Identifier: SC.111.2.2
Scope and Contents

This folder contains 100+ women's fashion sketches with attributions to clients, designers, and department stores; 1 children's sketch.

Dates: 1940-1959