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Untitled (Figure in coat and fur hat on runway), undated, 1995, undated

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.132

Scope and Contents

Figure in coat and fur hat on runway with hat detail; Black and white: brush and wash; Signed; Client Lord & Taylor

Dates

  • Creation: 1995
  • Creation: undated

Creator

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 wish to schedule an appointment to view this material or have any questions, visit our website.

Biographical / Historical

Dorothy Hood was an American fashion illustrator. Working as an illustrator for Lord & Taylor for nearly 40 years, Hood's easy, natural figures had considerable impact on fashion illustration styles. The Hood Girl became, for a time, almost as talked‐about a style as the Gibson Girl.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Peg Roth Haag, 1995

Physical Description

22 x 13 inches. Brush drawing.

General

Dorothy Hood was an American fashion illustrator. Working as an illustrator for Lord & Taylor for nearly 40 years, Hood's easy, natural figures had considerable impact on fashion illustration styles. The Hood Girl became, for a time, almost as talked‐about a style as the Gibson Girl.

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Subject

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository

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