Sara Johns, 1942, 1942
Scope and Contents
This folder contains 5 copies of Harper's Bazaar magazine pages and 19 fashion illustrations signed by Sara Johns. The illustrations consist of two-piece ensembles, dresses and jumpsuits. Some garments shown are attributed to Claire McCardell, Abercrombie & Fitch; department stores Bonwitt Teller and Arnold Constable & Company labeled on the back. There are also 3 loose notes attributing designs to Tina Leser, Tom Brigance for Lord & Taylor, and B.H. Wragge.
Dates
- Creation: 1942
Creator
- Harper's Bazaar (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to researchers by appointment at the Fashion Institute of Technology Library, Department of Special Collections and FIT Archive.
Biographical / Historical
Harper's Bazaar is an American fashion magazine founded in 1867 by Harper and Brothers. The magazine began as a weekly publication for women in middle and upper classes, eventually moving to monthly publication. In 1913, Harper's Bazaar was purchased by William Randolph Hearst. Currently, Harper's Bazaar is owned by the Hearst Corporation.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1 placeholder : 1.75 linear feet Fashion illustrations
Language of Materials
From the Collection: Undetermined
Physical Description
19 fashion illustrations
General
Harper's Bazaar is an American fashion magazine founded in 1867 by Harper and Brothers. The magazine began as a weekly publication for women in middle and upper classes, eventually moving to monthly publication. In 1913, Harper's Bazaar was purchased by William Randolph Hearst. Currently, Harper's Bazaar is owned by the Hearst Corporation.
General
Published
Subject
- Abercrombie & Fitch (subject, Organization)
- Lord & Taylor (subject, Organization)
- McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958 (1905-1958) (subject, Person)
- Johns, Sara Carles, 1894-1965 (1894-1965) (subject, Person)
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Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository