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Untitled (Five mermaids in swimsuits), 1985, 2001, 1985

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.273

Scope and Contents

Five mermaids in swimsuits; Black and white: marker and pastel on vellum; Signed lower left; Client WWD

Dates

  • Creation: 2001
  • Creation: 1985

Creator

Language of Materials

English Latin

Conditions Governing Access

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

Biographical / Historical

Robert Passantino worked as a fashion illustrator for WWD starting around 1970. His illustrations were inspired by the thin, youthful models of the late 1960s. He enjoyed sketching footwear the best. The dancewear company Capezio offered Passantino a design position but the illustrator declined and continued to sketch.

Full Extent

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

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Passantino, Robert, 2001

Physical Description

14 x 21 1/2 inches. Marker and pastel on vellum.

General

Robert Passantino worked as a fashion illustrator for WWD starting around 1970. His illustrations were inspired by the thin, youthful models of the late 1960s. He enjoyed sketching footwear the best. The dancewear company Capezio offered Passantino a design position but the illustrator declined and continued to sketch.

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Published

Subject

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository

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