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, 1949-1974

Collection

Identifier: SC.140

Scope and Contents

This collection contains scrapbooks from 1949-1953. These scrapbooks include print ads, editorial copy, and biographical sketches. Photographs from 1949-1974 include portraits of Fath, Halpert and their wives, and highlights from the 1952 collection. It also contains press clippings regarding both men and their businesses.

Dates: 1949 - 1974

Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive

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