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Found in 86 Collections and/or Records:

Jane Bixby Weller collection, 1939-1984

 Collection
Identifier: SC.416
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of illustrations, photographs, print materials, awards, and other ephemera relating to the career of American fashion illustrator Jane Bixby Weller.

Dates: 1939-1984
Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive

John Castagna, Lord & Taylor window collection

 Collection
Identifier: SC.504
Scope and Contents

This collection holds approximately 400 photographic prints, mostly black and white, depicting the store window displays of Lord & Taylor designed by John Castagna. Various photographers and photo studios are stamped on backs of photos. Most photos show ID numbers and dates. Donor Mr. Strangi stated that artist Dennis Abby was responsible for some backdrops painting in window displays.

Dates: circa 1960-1999
Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive

John Derro sketches, circa 1950-1959

 Collection
Identifier: SC.53
Scope and Contents

This collection is contains 262 original fashion sketches by John Derro.

Dates: 1950-1959
Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive

Knox sketches, 1935-1958

 Collection
Identifier: SC.14
Scope and Contents This collection is comprised of 22 folders containing sketches presumed to be done by Robert Knox. The only information on the boxes was Knox (firm). Through research the archivist was able to find the Knox hat company or the designer Ribert Knox. As far as she could tell the Knox hat company never produced anything besides hats. As these sketches do not have heads and are primarily designs of suits and coats which Robert Knox was known for it is assumed through research that these may be...
Dates: 1935-1958
Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive

Lester Gribets interview, 1986 November 19, 1986 November 19

 Item
Identifier: SC.FITA.3.20.4.9.3.4
Scope and Contents This conversation covers very little of Lester Gribetz' life and career at Bloomingdale's. There is a brief intro in which Gribetz lays out his professional trajectory from trainee under Martin S. Traub to his role in merchandising. Like most of Traub's employees at Bloomingdale's, Gribetz praises Traub as a boss and as a person. He describes him as exciting, challenging, enlightened, and demanding. Gribetz attributes Traub's high standards to keeping workers excited and motivated. Traub is...
Dates: 1986 November 19
Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Academic Affairs records / Gladys Marcus Library records / Special Collections and FIT Archive / FIT oral histories collection / The Bloomingdale's interviews, 1986 November 5-1987 January 16

Letter to W. Jennings Demorest, Sept. 1885, 1885

 folder
Identifier: SC.505.2.1
Scope and Contents

This folder contains 1 letter addressed to William Jennings Demorest announcing his nomination to the position of Lieutenant Governor of the Prohibition Party of the State of New York, from Frederick F. Wheeler (Chairman of the Prohibition Committee). Dated September 17, 1885.

Dates: 1885
Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Demorest collection, a.k.a. Ransom Family collection, 1854-1909 / Correspondence, 1885

Lord & Taylor collection, 1826-2010

 Collection
Identifier: SC.125
Scope and Contents This collection contains scrapbooks and company records related to the Lord and Taylor department stores, primarily focused on the original stores in New York City. The scrapbook series consists of unbound pages of newspaper and magazine clippings of Lord and Taylor stores in New York City and the greater New York Area. Company records include advertising, photographs and illustrations of Lord and Taylor buildings, company catalogs, press releases and clippings, as well as internal company...
Dates: 1826-2010
Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive

Lucile, Ltd. records, 1910-1925

 Collection
Identifier: SC.1
Scope and Contents Collection is comprised of model photographs, sketches, photographs of sketches, show programs, some newspaper and magazine clippings with articles about or by Lucile, order forms, advertisements, and fashion plates. Garment designs include theatrical costumes, wedding gowns, day and evening wear, tea gowns, lingerie and pajamas. Bulk of the collection consists of model photographs, fashion sketches, photographs of sketches and official phototransfers. In addition there are clippings of...
Dates: 1863-1935
Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive

Maria Chammah Oral History collection of Barneys Personnel, 2024

 Collection
Identifier: SC.502
Scope and Contents

This collection holds 25 oral history interviews of personnel and patrons of the Barneys New York department store. Interviews were conducted by Maria Chammah. Interview subjects are: Melissa Cohen; Michael Skidmore; Neil Kraft; Ruth Roberti; Steven Sicular; Suzi Jones; and Tracy Smith.

Dates: 2023-2024
Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive

Medals, 1855-1909, 1855-1909

 box
Identifier: SC.505.4.1
Scope and Contents

This box contains 10 medals presented to Mme Demorest and William Jennings Demorest for fashion designs, illustrations, patterns, and technological inventions including a miniature gas stove and sewing machine improvements. Awarding institutions include The Holland Society of New York, American Institute New-York, Columbia University, 1853-1908. 1 cased medal presented to William Curtis Demorest by the Hudson-Fulton Celebration, 1909.

Dates: 1855-1909
Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Demorest collection, a.k.a. Ransom Family collection, 1854-1909 / Medals, 1855-1909

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