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Demorest, William Jennings, 1822-1895 (1822-1895)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1822-1895

Biography

William Jennings Demorest was the publisher of Demorest's Illustrated Monthly, a fashion periodical. In addition to its fashion illustrations, the publication is noteworthy for its introduction of paper dressmaking patterns, Mme. Demorest's invention. The couple received numerous awards for their fashion and technology patents. Outside of publishing and fashion ventures, Demorest was active in politics as a member and later leader of the Prohibition Party in New York. Towards the end of his life he organized the Demorest Medal Contests, a series of public speaking competitions designed to promote the cause of temperance.

Places

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Demorest collection, a.k.a. Ransom Family collection, 1854-1909

 Collection
Identifier: SC.505
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of images of members of the Demorest family, publications by William Jennings Demorest and Mme. (Ellen Louise Curtis) Demorest, medals presented by Demorest Medal Contests, and correspondence to W. Jennings Demorest.

Dates: 1854-1909

Letter to W. Jennings Demorest, Sept. 1885, 1885

 folder
Identifier: SC.505.2.1
Scope and Contents

This folder contains 1 letter addressed to William Jennings Demorest announcing his nomination to the position of Lieutenant Governor of the Prohibition Party of the State of New York, from Frederick F. Wheeler (Chairman of the Prohibition Committee). Dated September 17, 1885.

Dates: 1885