Jean Patou, 1954-1955, 1954-1955
Scope and Contents
The series is comprised of 4 black and white photographs.
Dates
- Creation: 1954-1955
Creator
- Patou, Jean, 1887-1936 (1887-1936) (Person)
- Gremela (unknown) (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
Jean Patou (1887-1936) was a French fashion designer. He began his career by opening a dressmaking shop in 1912 called Maison Parry. Following the end of World War I in 1919, Patou reopened his business and established the House of Patou. In addition to designing luxury fashions, Patou became popular for his sportwear designs, dressing famous tennis stars of the 1920s. Patou also launched a number of popular perfumes, most notably the floral scent, "Joy."
Biographical / Historical
Photographer for Harper's Bazaar.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1 placeholder : 1.75 linear feet
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Photographic prints
General
Jean Patou (1887-1936) was a French fashion designer. He began his career by opening a dressmaking shop in 1912 called Maison Parry. Following the end of World War I in 1919, Patou reopened his business and established the House of Patou. In addition to designing luxury fashions, Patou became popular for his sportwear designs, dressing famous tennis stars of the 1920s. Patou also launched a number of popular perfumes, most notably the floral scent, "Joy."
General
Photographer for Harper's Bazaar.
General
Published
Subject
- Gremela (unknown) (subject, Person)
- Patou, Jean, 1887-1936 (1887-1936) (subject, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository