Halpert, Joseph ([1896]-1959)

Person

Dates

Existence: [1896]-1959

Biography

Joseph Halpert was an American clothing manufacturer. In 1914, Halpert went into business with Julius Golstein as a dress manufacturer until 1930 when he established The Joseph Halpert Corporation. Hapert's dresses were known for their high style yet wearable designs. He was a founder of the Fashion Originators Guild and served on the board of Marine Midland Trust Company. He liquidated The Joseph Halpert Corporation in 1954 and then served briefly as President of the J.R. McMullen Company before his death in 1959.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Jacques Fath collection

Collection — Box 1

Identifier: SC.140

Scope and Contents

This collection contains original and photocopied content from scrapbooks (including print ads, press, editorial copy, and biographical sketches), photographs of collection, photographic portraits and other documents related to the collaboration between Joseph Halpert and Jacques Fath. There is also material related to Halpert's pattern designs for Spadea Syndicates Inc.

Dates: 1949 - 1974

Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive

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