Untitled (Three mermaids in swimsuits underwater), circa 1970s, 1983, circa 1970s
Scope and Contents
Three mermaids in swimsuits underwater; Color: colored pencils and watercolor; Signed; Client Women's Wear Daily
Dates
- Creation: 1983
- Creation: circa 1970s
Creator
- Purnell, Catherine Clayton (Unknown) (Person)
Language of Materials
English Latin
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to researchers by appointment at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Biographical / Historical
Catherine Clayton Purnell is a fashion illustrator whose work has graced the pages of Women's Wear Daily. She has also illustrated many books on clothing, style, and fashion. Her preferred medium were watercolor and colored pencils.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1 placeholder : 152 linear feet Fashion illustrations, watercolors
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purnell, Catherine Clayton, 1983
Physical Description
28 x 16 1/2 inches. Colored pencil and watercolor.
General
Catherine Clayton Purnell is a fashion illustrator whose work has graced the pages of Women's Wear Daily. She has also illustrated many books on clothing, style, and fashion. Her preferred medium were watercolor and colored pencils.
General
Published
Subject
- Purnell, Catherine Clayton (Unknown) (Acquisition, Person)
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository