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Fashion plates, 1920-1929, 1920-1929

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Identifier: SC.111.1.14

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

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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.

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Repository Details

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