Fashion plates, 1920-1929, 1920-1929
Scope and Contents
This folder contains 29 women's fashion plates: 1) 23 plates by Cheney Bros., 1928; 3) 2 plates by René Sacerdote, illustrated by V. Lhuer, "Robe du Soir" and "Robe d'Après-Midi", c. 1921; 4) Les Creations Parisiennes, 1 plate with designs by Jenny and Philippe & Gaston; 5) 1 plate with designs by Philippe & Gaston and Lucien Lelong, 1927; 5) 1 plate, "C'est Chic", 1926; 8) Les Tailleurs Nouveaux, 1 plate, 1921.
Dates
- Creation: 1920-1929
Creator
- Sacerdote, Jenny (1868-1962) (Person)
- Lhuer, Victor (Person)
- Lelong, Lucien (Person)
- [Sacerdote, René] (Person)
- [Cheney Bros.] (Organization)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to researchers by appointment at the Fashion Institute of Technology Library, Department of Special Collections and FIT Archive. If you have any questions, or wish to schedule an appointment contact us at [email protected] or call (212) 217-4385.
Biographical / Historical
Jeanne Adele "Jenny" Sacerdote (née Bernard) was a French fashion designer. She opened her first boutique in 1909 in Paris and is the creator of iconic styles including the boat neck and the "little gray suit." In 1926, Sacerdote became the second ever woman to be made a Knight of the Legion of Honour for services to fashion.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1 placeholder : 5 linear feet
General
Jeanne Adele "Jenny" Sacerdote (née Bernard) was a French fashion designer. She opened her first boutique in 1909 in Paris and is the creator of iconic styles including the boat neck and the "little gray suit." In 1926, Sacerdote became the second ever woman to be made a Knight of the Legion of Honour for services to fashion.
General
Published
Subject
- Les Creations Parisiennes (subject, Organization)
- Les Tailleurs Nouveaux (subject, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository