Scrapbook, 1956 - 1957, 1956 - 1957
Scope and Contents
This folder contains 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. Most of the prints have descriptions of the designs and fabric samples attached to them. Also, included are invitations of showings of Vera Maxwell collections, typed descriptions about the designer's collection Autumn and Winter 1956, a price list of garments, a booklet related to the showing " '56 Fashions in Time" presented by The Watchmakers of Switzerland, and promotional materials.
Dates
- Creation: 1956 - 1957
Creator
- From the Collection: Maxwell, Vera, 1901-1995 (1901 April 22-1995 January 15) (Person)
Language of Materials
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
Physical Description
Scrapbook, clippings (book, newspaper, etc.), prints (visual works), invitations, pamphlet, price lists, promotional materials
General
Published
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository