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Packaging collection

 Collection
Identifier: SC.339

Scope and Contents

This devised collection holds various packaging boxes, hat boxes, perfume bottles and shopping bags from designers such as Fiorucci, Les Bas, House of Field, Moschino, Chanel, Hermès, Absolut Vodka, Laduree and Henri Bendel. Additional accruals are expected.

Dates

  • Creation: undated

Creator

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 wish to schedule an appointment to view this material or have any questions, visit our website.

Conditions Governing Use

The Department of Special Collections and FIT Archive does not own copyright for all material held in its physical custody. It is the researcher's obligation to abide by and satisfy copyright law (http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#108) when copying or using materials (including digital materials) found in or made available from the department. When possible, the department will inform a researcher about the copyright status of material, the researcher's obligations with regard to such material, and, wherever possible, the owner or owners of the copyrights. Any and all reproduction of originals is at the archivist's discretion.

Full Extent

3 Linear Feet (Two large flat boxes, three loose items)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Originally created under Karen Trivette (who donated the Hermès items) and titled "Hermès packaging collection", this devised collection was broadened in Spring 2026 to include one-off acquisitions and orphaned packaging from other brands, and renamed to reflect the more generalized scope.

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, 10001

Title
Packaging collection
Author
Julie Sandy Boyle
Date
2026-05
Description rules
Dacs; Isad(g); Lo C
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository

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