Box 1

This collection contains original signed color renderings (gouche, pencil, and pastel) of women's wear by Irene. Four of the drawings of evening gowns are on thin paper mounted to board; these were donated by Doris Duke in 1972, and are dated circa 1945 on the donation receipt. A fifth drawing, signed by both Irene and illustrator Virgina Fisher, depicts a brown daytime suit dress of the style that Irene was famous for.