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B. Altman fabrics window displays, circa 1916 - 1960s

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

This folder contains black and white and sepia toned displays of yardage of fashion and interior upholstery textile fabrics, including rayon, lace, silk, and worsted wool. Some of the displays also include women's wear, men's wear, furniture, lighting, or housewares; some are also quite abstract or surreal in their design. The majority are credited to Worsinger Photo, also known as Worsinger Window Service.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1916 - 1960s

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access is open to researchers by appointment at the Fashion Institute of Technology Library, Department of Special Collections and FIT Archive. If you have any questions, or wish to schedule an appointment contact us at [email protected] or call (212) 217-4385.

Full Extent

120 Photographic Prints : Some prints have viewfinder slide attached.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository

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