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Box 3

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Contains 7 Results:

Various themed window displays, circa 1930s - 1955

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents

This folder contains black and white and sepia toned photographs. Ten prints (possibly from the 1950s, and credited Nick Malan Studios) depict New York City themed windows; three prints depict older, circa 1930s, display windows featuring model masted ships; another three prints depict fire fighter themed windows (these are credited to Virginia Roehl). Duplicate photos are present.

Dates: circa 1930s - 1955

Women's wear window displays, circa 1940s

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents Most of the dates of the display photographs in this folder are approximate, though some are dated via descriptions on the reverse (mainly 1940 - 1942). While the majority of the items on display are women's wear, there are some furniture pieces and textile yardage shown as part of particular displays. Many of photos are credited Worsinger Photo; other credits include Virginia Roehl and Louis Villela. A dozen or so prints show nature settings recreated in the windows (one of these is...
Dates: circa 1940s

Men's wear window displays, circa 1930s - 1950s

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents

This folder contains black and white and sepia-toned photographs of men's wear, including military style outerwear coats, holiday wear, dinner jackets and pajamas. Most are credited Worsinger Photo; some were published in Views and Reviews or Merchandise Display News. Some have printed dates on the borders or reverse--these include 1942, 1957 and 1959. One window has a New Yorker magazine cover as the backdrop. Credited display directors/designers are Anton Heller and Louis Villela.

Dates: circa 1930s - 1950s

World War II window displays, circa 1940 - 1945

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents

This folder contains black and white photographs of patriotic window displays circa 1945, advertising war bonds, the New York War Fund, joining the Marines and the Navy. Some windows feature photographs of famous military leaders, American flags, eagles, and a giant bust of the Statue of Liberty. All are credited Worsinger Photo.

Dates: circa 1940 - 1945

Women's wear window displays, circa 1950-1959

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents This folder contains black and white and color photographs of window displays. Many are credited Worsinger Photo, others are credited Virginia Roehl or Nick Malan Studios; some were published in Views and Reviews or Merchandise Display News. Credited display directors/designers are Anton Heller and Louis Villela. Displayed brands include Young Colony, Claire McCardell, Jenny Bell, Ben Gershel, Ben Reig, Jantzen, Adele Simpson, Handmacher, Pringle cashmere, Christian Dior and campus fashions....
Dates: circa 1950-1959

World War I window displays, circa 1914 - 1918

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents

This folder contains black and white photographs of patriotic window displays which feature the American flag, busts and paintings of former US presidents, and Red Cross flags and portraits.

Dates: circa 1914 - 1918

Women's wear window displays, circa 1930 - early 1940s

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents The dates of the display photographs in this folder are approximate, as the vast majority of the prints are undated. While the majority of the items on display are women's wear, there is some men's wear, hats, shoes, furniture and textile yardage shown as part of particular displays; some prints are duplicated in the folder. Many of photos are credited Worsinger Photo; other named credits include Virginia Roehl and John Adams Davis. One image shows a man identified as Lester Gaba with a...
Dates: circa 1930 - early 1940s