Grace Line, 1955-1956, 1955-1956
Scope and Contents
This folder contains a scrapbook from 1955-1956 with newspaper and magazine clippings, promotional materials, business correspondence, fabric swatches, and photographs for a women's wear promotion with Grace Line Cruises and Everfast Fabrics. There are ads for fashions designed by Alex Colman, Nelly de Grab, and De Weese Designs. There are photographs of displays at Best & Co., Peck & Peck, I. Magnin, and B. Altman. There are swatches of several Everfast Fabrics, including Fantikay, Satinia, Paisley Sunnidell, and Everglaze Chintz drapery fabrics. There are also hang tags, and a program and photographs from the "Island in the Sun" fashion show and cocktail party given by Everfast on January 12, 1956.
Dates
- Creation: 1955-1956
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
- B. Altman & Co. (subject, Organization)
- Best & Co. (subject, Organization)
- Colman, Alex (subject, Person)
- De Weese Designs (subject, Organization)
- I. Magnin & Co. (subject, Organization)
- Nelly de Grab Co. (subject, Organization)
- Peck & Peck (subject, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository