Untitled (Two cropped males in sweaters), undated, 2000, undated
Scope and Contents
Two cropped males in sweaters; Black and white: brush and wash; Signed lower left; Client Lord & Taylor
Dates
- Creation: 2000
- Creation: undated
Creator
- Herrmann, Robert (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
Robert Herrmann and his wife Bertha were fashion illustrators in the 1950’s for Lord & Taylor. The richly detailed and highly realistic reproduction of men’s wear were created using watercolor and guache as well as other mediums. They also had the unique ability to use pen or brush using strong outlines - a technique that "perfectly accentuates fashion’s shape and form." Their work is largely credited with establishing the Lord & Taylor signature look which was featured in full page newspaper ads accompanied by the famous script logo
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1 placeholder : 152 linear feet Fashion illustrations, watercolors
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Herrmann, Bertha and Herrmann, Robert, 2000
Physical Description
19 x 14 inches. Brush drawing.
General
Robert Herrmann and his wife Bertha were fashion illustrators in the 1950’s for Lord & Taylor. The richly detailed and highly realistic reproduction of men’s wear were created using watercolor and guache as well as other mediums. They also had the unique ability to use pen or brush using strong outlines - a technique that "perfectly accentuates fashion’s shape and form." Their work is largely credited with establishing the Lord & Taylor signature look which was featured in full page newspaper ads accompanied by the famous script logo
General
Published
Subject
- Herrmann, Robert (unknown) (Acquisition, Person)
- Herrmann, Bertha (unknown) (Acquisition, Person)
- Lord & Taylor (subject, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository