Releases, 1959, 1959
Scope and Contents
This folder contains typed descriptions about Vera Maxwell collections for Resort & Spring 1959 and Fall 1959. The descriptions also account for the designer's thoughts and philosophy on fashion. They were written for press releases. Also, included are excerpts from a lecture given by Vera Maxwell at the Brooklyn Museum in 1959 and a talk given in the same year and is related to the Fashion Group. There are also invitations for presentations of Vera Maxwell collections for Summer/Fall/Winter 1959 and a reference list of garments with prices of the "Travel Collection" for Resort & Spring 1959.
Dates
- Creation: 1959
Creator
- From the Collection: Maxwell, Vera, 1901-1995 (1901 April 22-1995 January 15) (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.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1 placeholder : 56 linear feet Sketches, sketchbooks, prints (visual works), negatives (photographs), slides (photography), swatches, scrapbooks, photographs, clippings (book, newspaper, etc.), letters, correspondence, video tape, labels, promotional materials, fashion plates
Physical Description
Invitations, excerpts, reference list
General
Published
Subject
- Maxwell, Vera, 1901-1995 (1901 April 22-1995 January 15) (subject, Person)
Geographic
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository