Harra, Harriette (1915-1982)
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
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.
Miscellaneous correspondence (1946-1950), 1946 - 1950
This folder contains miscellaneous correspondence between Harriette Harra and business associates. Some correspondence is on Harriette Harra letterhead.
Miscellaneous Financial Information (1948-1950), 1948 - 1950
This folder contains miscellaneous financial information. It includes collection lineups and garment costs.
Photographs of garments on models, undated
This folder contains undated photographs of fashion models wearing Harriette Harra garments.
Photographs with Illustrations (1947-1950), 1947 - 1950
This folder contains photographs of garments on models. Attached to the photographs are their corresponding original illustration and/or press release information.
Press Clippings (1946-1951), 1946 - 1951
This folder contains newspaper clippings and event announcements for some of Harriette Harra's shows.
Sketches 1946, 1947
This folder contains fashion sketches done by Harriette Harra in 1946. Sketches are done in pencil on transparent paper.
Sketches 1947, 1947
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.
Sketches 1948, 1948
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.
Sketches 1949, 1949
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.