Sketches, Evening Gowns, 1920s, v.71, 1920s
Scope and Contents
Loose 118 sketches of evening gowns from 1920s, most from mid-1920s, one item dated 1925, (old-volume .71), in 5 folders. Sketches are numbered from .1-.110; drafted in pencil, painted with gouache, and watercolor, some detailed in pen. [doublecheck - Some signed - Mand T., Alison, Evelyn, Dorothy, Louise Schabacker, Ethel Rabin (reproductions), and illegible signature that starts with a pictogram made up of letters and ends with "dverton". - doublecheck] Several drawings are stamped with "Lucile Staff, Inc. 22 East 56th St." Drawing .84 has a note at the top right corner: that reads "Lelong, Fall 1925", in a drawing .103 woman holding a cigarette, .106 has note that reads "Mrs. Flora B. Cammeron, This design is for an orchid or violet gown. Please send sample of light weight silk and lace in three shades."
Dates
- Creation: 1920s
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
Leaves are brittle, discolored, and beginning to tear. All material is interleaved with tissue for protection.
Physical Description
118 sketches, 118 leaves
General
Published
Processing Information
old-US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.1.21 - box 6 - 1920s Gowns. (2014) Previously titled: "1920s Gowns" title altered after reorganization in 2010
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository