Scrapbook, 1952 - 1955, 1952 - 1955

folder

Identifier: SC.69.4.7.c

Scope and Contents

This folder contains the last third of a scrapbook that includes newspaper and magazine clippings about Vera Maxwell and her designs. There are also black & white prints depicting women models wearing Maxwell designs. Two prints depict the designer working apparently in her studio. Also, included are typed descriptions about the Vera Maxwell collection for Fall and Winter 1955 and descriptions related to the 1955 Neiman-Marcus Award. The descriptions were written for press releases. Lastly, there is a handout related to Woolknits Associates, Inc. and a pamphlet related to the Neiman-Marcus Fashion Exposition/25 included as well.

Dates

Creation: 1952 - 1955

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