Untitled (Three males in suits), circa 1960s, 2000, circa 1960s
Scope and Contents
Three males in suits with cable bridge in background; Black and white: brush and wash; Signed lower right; Client Lord & Taylor
Dates
- Creation: 2000
- Creation: circa 1960s
Creator
- Herrmann, Bertha (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
Bertha Herrmann and her husband Robert 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
21 x 18 inches. Brush drawing.
General
Bertha Herrmann and her husband Robert 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
Processing Information
11 November 2020: This illustration may have been created by Robert Herrmann rather than Bertha Herrmann. When we next have access to the physical collection, it would be helpful to examine the signature on this illustration to confirm this and update the record accordingly.
Subject
- Herrmann, Robert (unknown) (Acquisition, Person)
- Herrmann, Bertha (unknown) (Acquisition, Person)
- Lord & Taylor (subject, Organization)
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository