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Untitled ("Countess Mara, New Yorker"), 1982, 1998, 1982

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.166

Scope and Contents

"Countess Mara, New Yorker." Couple and displayed gifts (framed); Color: charcoal and watercolor; Client Countess Mara, New Yorker; Signed

Dates

  • Creation: 1998
  • Creation: 1982

Creator

Language of Materials

English Latin

Conditions Governing Access

Access is open to researchers by appointment at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Biographical / Historical

Alvin Pimsler was an illustrator at Pratt Institute right before he got drafted into the war in 1941. Coming back, he continued his career as an illustrator and became the president of the Society of Illustrators and taught at FIT.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 1 placeholder : 152 linear feet Fashion illustrations, watercolors

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Pimsler, Alvin, 1998

Physical Description

23 x 18 1/2 inches. Charcoal and watercolor.

General

Alvin Pimsler was an illustrator at Pratt Institute right before he got drafted into the war in 1941. Coming back, he continued his career as an illustrator and became the president of the Society of Illustrators and taught at FIT.

General

Published

Subject

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository

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