John Rombola sketches, circa 1970-1979
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of sketches by artist John Rombola from 1952-1967. The sketches are gouache and ink on paper or board and are indicative of Rombola's lively and spirited style. The sketches depict men and women in colorful and highly decorated tribal-style dress (possibly costumes) that have a Picasso-esque quality. Many of the sketches are titled by the artist as well as dated.
Dates
- Creation: 1970-1979
Creator
- Rombola, John (1933-) (Person)
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
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.
Biographical / Historical
John Rombola was born in 1933 in Brooklyn. Fashion ran in his blood; his mother was a pattern cutter. He became enthralled with fashion through his mother. Rombola studied at Pratt Institute. His work has appeared in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and have even appeared in the window displays of Bergdorf Goodman in New York.
Full Extent
3 Linear Feet (1 oversized box)
Language of Materials
English
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, 10009
- Title
- John Rombola sketches, circa 1970-1979
- Author
- Julie Sandy Boyle
- Date
- 2026-02
- 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