Photographs, Fall, 1916/Spring, 1917, 1916-1917
Scope and Contents
Disbound scrapbook, (79 leaves?) (168 photographs?) from the autumn 1916 and spring 1917 lines, in 3 folders. Garments are fully annotated, includes title, number, and short description noting colors and/or fabrics. The program for the premier fashion show of this line is available in--US.NNFIT.SC.1.3.4.1 Each number worn by the model has two to four photographs of the garments from different angles. Many designs of oriental influence, especially tea gowns such as #14 "Djer-kiss" Persian, #11 "Tuan", and evening wear - #47 "Bilitis" evening gown, #28 "Salambo" opera coat. Missing is ensemble #5; ensemble #45 is fully described but has no photographs and a note "not designed". 1 item previously in a separate folder was moved into first folder - #33. Album is of heavier, gray color paper, fits 2 photographs next to each other on a single page. [See: --US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.7-9 for duplicated material, note the inconsistency in titles (1916-1917 vs 1916)] Photographs by Feder, Joel
Dates
- Creation: 1916-1917
Creator
- From the Collection: Duff Gordon, Lucy, Lady (1863-1935) (Person)
- From the Collection: Lucile Ltd. (Organization)
Language of Materials
English
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 : 14 linear feet Photographs, sketches, photographs of sketches, brochures, newspaper and magazine clippings, records, advertisements, fashion plates, fashion illustrations, photo transfers, scrapbooks
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Photographs previously rebound on recycled paper, though paper is still discolored and torn in some places. There is some vandalism present, as there are some pages are ripped in half from binding and some photographs are becoming detached.
Physical Description
168? Photographs, 79 leaves
General
Published
Processing Information
old-US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.1.13 - slipcase 13 - Autumn, 1916 - '17
Processing Information
1 item previously in folder 4 was moved to first folder - a photograph of #33. Folder 4 was ELIMINATED
Subject
- Feder, Joel (subject, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository