Swansdown sketches, 1929-1952
Scope and Contents
Volumes of original and photomechanically reproduced color and b & w sketches of womenswear, 1929-1952.
Dates
- Creation: 1929-1952
Creator
- Swansdown (Firm) (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.
Conditions Governing Use
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Biographical / Historical
The House of Swansdown, Inc., was one of the largest manufacturers of women's coats and suits in New York. Its president was J. David Haft who worked with young Paris designer, Hubert de Givenchy, to provide coat and suit designs for reproduction in the United States.
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Existence and Location of Originals
The Library of the Fashion Institute of Technology, Department of Special Collections and FIT Archive, 27th St. at 7th Ave., NY, NY , USA, 10002
General
The House of Swansdown, Inc., was one of the largest manufacturers of women's coats and suits in New York. Its president was J. David Haft who worked with young Paris designer, Hubert de Givenchy, to provide coat and suit designs for reproduction in the United States.
General
Published
- Title
- Swansdown sketches, 1929-1952
- Date
- 2025-05-09
- Description rules
- Dacs; Isad(g); Lo C
- 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