Everfast Fashions, 1947-1951, 1947-1951
Scope and Contents
This folder contains a scrapbook from 1947-1951 with photographs, press releases, business correspondence, and reviews of women's wear from American designers including Carolyn Schnurer, Claire McCardell, Tina Leser, Joset Walker, Frances Sider, Mary Stevens, and more. Reviews of Everfast cruisewear from Eleanor Lambert and Peggy Caile. National Cotton Council of American promotions for 1948, 1949, and 1951 Maid of Cotton tours. Publicity photos from Everfast for new crease resistant batik and damask prints sold at various stores in New York City.
Dates
- Creation: 1947-1951
Creator
- From the Collection: Everfast Fabrics, Inc. (Organization)
Language of Materials
English Latin
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.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1 placeholder : 15.54 linear feet of scrapbooks, fabric swatches and label samples in 60 boxes
General
Published
Subject
- Lambert, Eleanor (1903-2003) (subject, Person)
- Leser, Tina, 1910-1986 (1910-1986) (subject, Person)
- McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958 (1905-1958) (subject, Person)
- Schnurer, Carolyn (Unknown) (subject, Person)
- Sider, Frances (subject, Person)
- Stevens, Mary (subject, Person)
- Walker, Joset, 1902-1999 (subject, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository