Fashion plates, 1910-1919, 1910-1919
Scope and Contents
This folder contains 8 fashion plates: 1) 7 women's plates (colorized photographs), "Visiting Gown by Margaine-Lacroix", "Theatre Gown & Wrap, by Redfern", "Mlle Provost, of the 'Comédie-Française', Dinner Gown by Doucet", "Mme Jeanne Darlays, of the Opera, Dinner Gown by Maison Agnès", "Ball Gown by Cauët Sœurs", "Mlle Sylvie, of the 'Odeon' National Theatre, Reception Gown by Paquin", "Afternoon Dress by Redfern"; 2) 1 women's/men's plate.
Dates
- Creation: 1910-1919
Creator
- Margaine-Lacroix, Jeanne, 1868-1930 (Person)
- Doucet, Jacques, 1853-1929 (1853-1929) (Person)
- Paquin, Jeanne, 1869-1936 (1869-1936) (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
Belle Epoque couturier; had extensive library, frequented artists and writers of avant-garde 1880-d.
Biographical / Historical
Jeanne Paquin, born in 1869, was a leading French fashion designer known for her forward thinking modern designs. Her husband, Isidore Rene Jacob Paquin, opened the couture house, Paquin, in 1891, a month before the two married. Jeanne Paquin acted as designer while her husband acted as business manager. The duo's tenacity lead to the couture house's success in the early 20th century. Jeanne Paquin always wore her own designs, effectively advertising her house wherever she went. In 1900, Paquin was elected to head the first collective public display of couture at the great Paris Universal Exposition. For her work in fashion, Paquin was honored with several prestigious awards including the Order of Leopold II of Belgium in 1910 and the Légion d'honneur in the field of commerce in 1913. Paquin was elected to serve as the president Chambre syndicale de la couture in 1917. After almost 3 decades in the business, Jeanne Paquin retired in 1920. Eleven years later, she married Jean-Baptiste Noulens, a French diplomat. Jeanne Paquin passed away in 1936.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1 placeholder : 5 linear feet
General
Belle Epoque couturier; had extensive library, frequented artists and writers of avant-garde 1880-d.
General
Jeanne Paquin, born in 1869, was a leading French fashion designer known for her forward thinking modern designs. Her husband, Isidore Rene Jacob Paquin, opened the couture house, Paquin, in 1891, a month before the two married. Jeanne Paquin acted as designer while her husband acted as business manager. The duo's tenacity lead to the couture house's success in the early 20th century. Jeanne Paquin always wore her own designs, effectively advertising her house wherever she went. In 1900, Paquin was elected to head the first collective public display of couture at the great Paris Universal Exposition. For her work in fashion, Paquin was honored with several prestigious awards including the Order of Leopold II of Belgium in 1910 and the Légion d'honneur in the field of commerce in 1913. Paquin was elected to serve as the president Chambre syndicale de la couture in 1917. After almost 3 decades in the business, Jeanne Paquin retired in 1920. Eleven years later, she married Jean-Baptiste Noulens, a French diplomat. Jeanne Paquin passed away in 1936.
General
Published
Subject
- Provost, Jeanne, 1887-1980 (subject, Person)
- Darlays Jeanne, 1874-1958 (subject, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository