Abrams, Miriam
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Interview of Lawrence Abrams about his mother Miriam Abrams, 2018 January 9, 2018 January 9
Item
Identifier: SC.FITA.3.20.4.9.10.13
Scope and Contents
Lawrence Abrams met with April Calahan of FIT Special Collections on January 9, 2018 to discuss his mother Miriam Abrams' career in fashion. Ms. Abrams grew up in the industry; her family owned and operated a girls coat manufacturing business, but lost it during the depression. To bring in extra money to help her family, Abrams found a position sketching designs for Billy Gordon, an American couturier. After leaving Billy Gordon, Abrams worked for other influential American designers, such...
Dates:
2018 January 9
Lawrence Abrams collection
Collection
Identifier: SC.379
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of sketchbooks, designs, sketches, promotional materials, press releases, letters, photographs, legal documents, a medal, and fashion shows relating to the work of Miriam Abrams; a manuscript, fashion press releases, catalogs from the Fashion Group and magazine tear sheets relating to Norman Norell; and other fashion books, press and sketches (1930s-2016).
Dates:
1930-2016
Found in:
Special Collections and FIT Archive