Fashion

This folder contains black & white prints depicting women models wearing Maxwell designs. Some of the prints depict models walking in a fashion show held at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution. Vera Maxwell also appears alongside two models in fitting sessions in two prints. Also, included are photomechanically reproduced sketches of designs for womenswear and news clippings. There are also two texts about Vera Maxwell that were written for press releases.

This folder contains black & white prints depicting mannequins in window displays or women models wearing Maxwell designs. Some prints include typed descriptions attached on the reverse side. Also, included is an fashion ad release.

This folder contains black & white prints depicting mannequins in window displays or women models wearing Maxwell designs. Some prints include typed descriptions attached on the reverse side. Also, included are two black & white prints of a model walking down a runway and an ad released in Harper's Bazaar magazine.

This folder contains black & white prints depicting mannequins or women models wearing Maxwell designs. Some prints include typed descriptions attached on the reverse side. Also, included are 2 black & white prints depicting Vera Maxwell draping on a dress form and a print of an ad release.

This folder contains black & white prints depicting women models wearing Maxwell designs. Some prints include typed descriptions attached on the reverse side. Also, included is a black & white print of an ad release.

This series is comprised primarily of typed descriptions about Vera Maxwell collections, her philosophy on fashion, biography, and career journey. There are also newspaper and magazine clippings about Vera Maxwell and her designs, typed notes and excerpts from lectures given by the designer, and albums containing mainly press clippings and sketches. Also, included are correspondence, invitations, and promotional materials.

This collection is comprised of photographs and contact sheets of designer Reem Acra and her studio.

This sub-series is comprised of 33 folders containing primarily typed descriptions about Vera Maxwell collections, her philosophy on fashion, biography, and career journey. Also, included are invitations for showings of collections, press clippings and promotional materials.

This folder contains typed descriptions about Vera Maxwell collections for Summer 1952, Fall 1952, and Spring 1953. The descriptions also account for the designer's thoughts and philosophy on fashion as well commentary on her business and studio showroom. The descriptions were written for press releases. Also, included is an invitation for the opening of Vera Maxwell collection of clothes for children.