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 Subject
Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source

Found in 877 Collections and/or Records:

Originala, September 26, 1971, 1971

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.2.487
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a clipping from the September 26, 1971 New York Times featuring an article about Originala, Inc. and the changes that have been made in the 10 years since it went public.

Dates: 1971

Patterns book, Undated, Undated

 folder
Identifier: SC.69.9.7
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a book of Spadea Patterns. The book includes sketches of designs for womenswear that were created by fashion experts such as Vera Maxwell. It describes the patterns of the designs and details the body measurements each designer used in their patternmaking.

Dates: Undated

Pendleton Wool Mill, 1976-1980, 1976-1980

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.2.551
Scope and Contents

This folder contains six black and white 8x10 fashion photographs, most with press releases attached, of ensembles made from textiles from Pendleton Woolen Mills.

Dates: 1976-1980

Photographical material, 1930's - Spring 1985, 1930's - Spring 1985

 Series
Identifier: SC.69.2
Scope and Contents

This series is comprised primarily of Vera Maxwell prints, negatives, photographic slides, framed photos, and large photos. Also, included are transparencies and press clippings of Maxwell designs for womenswear.

Dates: 1930's - Spring 1985

Photographs, c. 1970's, 1970's

 folder
Identifier: SC.69.8.2
Scope and Contents

This folder contains black & white photographs depicting fashion designer Charles James in different life stages. The designer appears working in his atelier in some of the photographs. There is also a photograph that depicts young James and which was a gift for Vera Maxwell. Also, included are black & white photographs depicting dress forms and a photograph of a magazine page where Charles James's work is illustrated.

Dates: 1970's

Photos, 1956 - 1958, 1956 - 1958

 folder
Identifier: SC.69.2.5.6
Scope and Contents

This folder contains 5 black & white photos depicting women models wearing Maxwell designs. The photos are attached to paperboards and have a logo of Vera Maxwell.

Dates: 1956 - 1958

Photos, 1959, 1959

 folder
Identifier: SC.69.2.5.7
Scope and Contents

This folder contains 10 black & white photos depicting women models wearing Maxwell designs. The photos are attached to paperboards and have a logo of Vera Maxwell.

Dates: 1959

Picture editorials, 1961, 1961

 folder
Identifier: SC.69.5.1.9
Scope and Contents

This folder contains three picture editorials related to Vera Maxwell's 25th Anniversary.

Dates: 1961

Poster (Centenary of Monte Carlo), 1966, 1966

 folder
Identifier: SC.69.6.2.8
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a promotional poster related to the Centenary of Monte Carlo: American Week where Vera Maxwell fashion show is mentioned. Also, included is a handout related to the Vera Maxwell collection Fall 1966: westward to "Earliest Americans" with a newspaper clipping attached on the reverse side and correspondence from Princess Grace of Monaco.

Dates: 1966

Press albums, 1936 - 1980, 1936 - 1980

 Sub-Series
Identifier: SC.69.5.4
Scope and Contents

This sub-series is comprised of 31 albums containing primarily newspaper and magazine clippings about Vera Maxwell and her designs. Also, included are sketches of designs for womenswear, correspondence, invitations, and promotional materials.

Dates: 1936 - 1980