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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:

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