Digby Morton, 1955, 1955
Scope and Contents
The series is comprised of 2 black and white photographs.
Dates
- Creation: 1955
Creator
- Morton, Digby (1906-1983) (Person)
- Dormer, Richard (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.
Biographical / Historical
Digby Morton was an Irish fashion designer. Morton worked as a designer at Lachasse until opening his own fashion house in 1930. Morton was a founding member of Incorporated Society of London Fashion Designers, working throughout World War II and creating designs for military uniforms. After the war, Morton incorporated popular ready-to-wear pieces into his collection. In 1957, Morton closed his couture house and became Design Director of Reldan-Digby Morton, which produced ready-to-wear fashions.
Biographical / Historical
Richard Dormer was a fashion photographer active during the second half of the 20th century. His photos appeared in many publications including Harper's Bazaar and Vogue.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1 placeholder : 1.75 linear feet
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Photographic prints
General
Digby Morton was an Irish fashion designer. Morton worked as a designer at Lachasse until opening his own fashion house in 1930. Morton was a founding member of Incorporated Society of London Fashion Designers, working throughout World War II and creating designs for military uniforms. After the war, Morton incorporated popular ready-to-wear pieces into his collection. In 1957, Morton closed his couture house and became Design Director of Reldan-Digby Morton, which produced ready-to-wear fashions.
General
Richard Dormer was a fashion photographer active during the second half of the 20th century. His photos appeared in many publications including Harper's Bazaar and Vogue.
General
Published
Subject
- Dormer, Richard (subject, Person)
- Morton, Digby (1906-1983) (subject, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository