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Jean Patou, 1954-1955, 1954-1955

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Identifier: SC.320.16

Scope and Contents

The series is comprised of 4 black and white photographs.

Dates

  • Creation: 1954-1955

Creator

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.

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

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository

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