Tom Drew sketches, 1971-1973

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: SC.84

Scope and Contents

Color design sketches with notes drawn by Tom Drew for Toby Tanner. The majority of sketches have fabric swatches attached (one is specified as a Liberty of London fabric), and many designs feature printed fabrics.

Dates

Creation: 1971-1973

Creator

Drew, Tom (circa 1950-1980 (active)) (Person)

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Biographical / Historical

Tom Drew is an alumnus of the Fashion Institute of Technology, class of 1949. In 1958, he was awarded a bronze “Oscar” by FIT for his contributions to the fashion industry throughout that year. At the time of the award, Mr. Drew was designing for College Town, a manufacturer of women’s sportswear. Eventually, he left College Town to design for Toby Tanner, a division of the Tanner of North Carolina dress manufacturers. Toby Tanner is known for its early 1970’s ad campaign featuring the slogan ‘Toby is a lady.”