Untitled (Three figures in fur-trimmed ensembles by Vera Maxwell), undated, undated
Scope and Contents
Three figures in fur-trimmed ensembles by Vera Maxwell; Black and white: brush and wash; Signed; Client Lord & Taylor
Dates
- Creation: undated
Creator
- Hood, Dorothy, 1918-2000 (1904-1970) (Person)
Language of Materials
English Latin
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to researchers by appointment at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
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.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1 placeholder : 152 linear feet Fashion illustrations, watercolors
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift
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.
General
Published
Subject
- Lord & Taylor (subject, Organization)
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository