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Molyneux, Edward Henry, 1891-1974 (1891-1974)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1891-1974

Biography

Edward H. Molyneux was born in England in 1894. After a distinguished military career during World War I, he opened a design house on the Rue Royale in Paris. He later had couture houses in Paris and London and his designs were worn by many actresses such as Gertrude Lawrence, Lynn Fontanne, and Gladys Cooper.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Fashion show invitations

 Collection
Identifier: SC.465
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of fashion show invitations from French couture houses and American fashion brands.

Dates: 1928-2016

Molyneux, 1965-1966, 1965-1966

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.2.469
Scope and Contents

This folder contains 12 black and white 7x9 photographs of 5 looks from the Fall/Winter 1965-66 Studio Molyneux collection.

Dates: 1965-1966

Molyneux, undated

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.2.470
Scope and Contents

This folder contains 4 black and white 4x5 portraits of Mainbocher and one black and white 8x10 portrait and negative.

Dates: 1942-2002