Ford Models, Inc. collection
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of 32 folders containing the archives of the Ford Models, Inc. There are press clippings from 1936-2012, correspondence, public relations, Eileen Ford's speeches and book manuscripts, the Ford Book look books, as well personal information. Additionally there is more detailed information about Ford Models, Vendela, and Ted Dawson.
Dates
- Creation: 1936-2014
Creator
- Sicular, Patty (Twentieth century) (Person)
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.
Conditions Governing Use
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Biographical / Historical
As the Co-Director for IconicFocus and IconicFocus Models, Patty Sicular “has navigated her way throughout the fashion world, working with some of the best and brightest artists in the industry. In 1980 she joined Ford Model Agency working closely with agency founders Eileen and Gerard W. “Jerry” Ford. During her nearly 30 year tenure, Sicular worked concurrently at Ford Men (1980-1983), Ford Women’s High Board (1984-1985) and Ford II, Classic, Plus, Parts, and Archives (1986-2010).”…”In 1995, Sicular was made a Vice President [of Ford Models] where she held the role for fifteen years. Her proficiency in fashion history extended far beyond the world of modeling. Sicular has been involved in numerous exhibitions honoring fashion photography and design.”
Full Extent
1 placeholder : 13 linear feet of press clippings, photographs, books and documents
Arrangement
The collection is arranged into ten series: Press; Correspondence; Public relations; Book manuscripts; Photographs; Personal; Miscellaneous; Ford Book look books; Ford model Vendela and Ford model Ted Dawson. There are also sub-series for Vendela and Dawson. Vendela's are broken into Press and Public relations. Dawson's are Press; Public relations; Correspondence, Personal and Photographs.Within each series and sub-series the folders are organizaed chronological when possible.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Materials were donated to FIT by Patty Sicular in 2021.
Existence and Location of Originals
Special Collections and FIT Archive, Fashion Institute of Technology-SUNY, Gladys Marcus Library
General
As the Co-Director for IconicFocus and IconicFocus Models, Patty Sicular “has navigated her way throughout the fashion world, working with some of the best and brightest artists in the industry. In 1980 she joined Ford Model Agency working closely with agency founders Eileen and Gerard W. “Jerry” Ford. During her nearly 30 year tenure, Sicular worked concurrently at Ford Men (1980-1983), Ford Women’s High Board (1984-1985) and Ford II, Classic, Plus, Parts, and Archives (1986-2010).”…”In 1995, Sicular was made a Vice President [of Ford Models] where she held the role for fifteen years. Her proficiency in fashion history extended far beyond the world of modeling. Sicular has been involved in numerous exhibitions honoring fashion photography and design.”
General
Published
Processing Information
Arrangement, description, and archival processing by Lesley Heller, FIT, NY,NY, April 2024
Subject
- Ford, Eileen 1922-2014 (subject, Person)
- Ford, Gerard W. 1924-2008 (subject, Person)
- Thomesson, Vendela 1967- (subject, Person)
- Dawson, Edward 1936-199- (subject, Person)
- Dell'Orefice, Carmen 1931- (subject, Person)
- Shrimpton, Jean 1942- (subject, Person)
- Ford Models, Inc. (subject, Organization)
- Ford Modeling Agency (subject, Person)
- Title
- Ford Models, Inc. collection
- Date
- 2024-04-09
- Description rules
- Aat; Ansi; Dacs; Dcmi; Isad(g); Iso; Lo C; Niso; Etc
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository