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Harra, Harriette (1915-1982)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1915-1982

Biography

Harriette Harra was an American fashion designer. She worked for Stein and Blaine before starting her own wholesale design firm. After discontinuing her firm in 1951, she joined Ben J. Glam as a designer.

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Harriette Harra collection

 Collection
Identifier: SC.114
Scope and Contents

This collection contains original fashion sketches done by Harra in the late 1940's, early 1950's. It contains photographs of her garments on models. Some of the photos have the original illustration attached. It also contains press clipping and pamphlets regarding Harra's business and events she participated in. Also included are pieces of correspondence and financial information, some on Harriette Harra letter head.

Dates: 1946-1952

Miscellaneous correspondence (1946-1950), 1946 - 1950

 folder
Identifier: SC.114.4.1
Scope and Contents

This folder contains miscellaneous correspondence between Harriette Harra and business associates. Some correspondence is on Harriette Harra letterhead.

Dates: 1946 - 1950

Miscellaneous Financial Information (1948-1950), 1948 - 1950

 folder
Identifier: SC.114.4.2
Scope and Contents

This folder contains miscellaneous financial information. It includes collection lineups and garment costs.

Dates: 1948 - 1950

Photographs of garments on models, undated

 folder
Identifier: SC.114.2.2
Scope and Contents

This folder contains undated photographs of fashion models wearing Harriette Harra garments.

Dates: undated

Photographs with Illustrations (1947-1950), 1947 - 1950

 folder
Identifier: SC.114.2.1
Scope and Contents

This folder contains photographs of garments on models. Attached to the photographs are their corresponding original illustration and/or press release information.

Dates: 1947 - 1950

Press Clippings (1946-1951), 1946 - 1951

 folder
Identifier: SC.114.3.1
Scope and Contents

This folder contains newspaper clippings and event announcements for some of Harriette Harra's shows.

Dates: 1946 - 1951

Sketches 1946, 1947

 folder
Identifier: SC.114.1.1
Scope and Contents

This folder contains fashion sketches done by Harriette Harra in 1946. Sketches are done in pencil on transparent paper.

Dates: 1947

Sketches 1947, 1947

 folder
Identifier: SC.114.1.2
Scope and Contents

This folder contains fashion sketches done by Harriette Harra in 1947. Sketches are done in pencil. Some are filled in with watercolor have swatches attached. Some have designer annotations.

Dates: 1947

Sketches 1948, 1948

 folder
Identifier: SC.114.1.3
Scope and Contents

This folder contains fashion sketches done by Harriette Harra in 1948. Sketches are done in pencil. Some are filled in with watercolor have swatches attached. Some have designer annotations.

Dates: 1948

Sketches 1949, 1949

 folder
Identifier: SC.114.1.4
Scope and Contents

This folder contains fashion sketches done by Harriette Harra in 1949. Sketches are done in pencil. Some are filled in with watercolor have swatches attached. Some have designer annotations.

Dates: 1949