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Cosmetics and perfume window displays, circa 1900s - 1960s

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 15

Scope and Contents

This folder contains sepia-toned and black and white photographs of window displays featuring perfume and cosmetics; many displays also include other items like clothing, hats, or gloves. Many of the photographs appear to be from the 1920s and 1930s, with mannequin heads that are Art Deco in their style; some of the props and other visuals used in the displays are quite surreal. Named designers include Lucien Lelong, Helena Rubenstein, Harriet Hubbard Ayer, Guerlain, Dorothy Gray, Antoin de Paris, Elizabeth Arden, Peggy Sage, Charles of the Ritz and Revlon.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1900s - 1960s

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 wish to schedule an appointment to view this material or have any questions, visit our website.

Full Extent

26 Photographic Prints

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository

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