Scrapbooks, 1935 - 1979, 1935 - 1979

Series

Identifier: SC.69.4

Scope and Contents

This series is comprised of 22 scrapbooks containing primarily newspaper and magazine clippings about Vera Maxwell and her designs. Most of the scrapbooks also include black & white prints depicting women models wearing Maxwell designs and descriptions of the designs and fabric samples attached to them. There are also promotional materials, invitations of showings of collections, handouts related to fashion events, and correspondence.

Dates

Creation: 1935 - 1979

Creator

From the Collection: Maxwell, Vera, 1901-1995 (1901 April 22-1995 January 15) (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English Latin

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

From the Collection: 1 placeholder : 56 linear feet Sketches, sketchbooks, prints (visual works), negatives (photographs), slides (photography), swatches, scrapbooks, photographs, clippings (book, newspaper, etc.), letters, correspondence, video tape, labels, promotional materials, fashion plates