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Womenswear

 Subject
Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source

Found in 365 Collections and/or Records:

Newspaper clippings (Indian Collection), 1966, 1966

 folder
Identifier: SC.69.6.2.10
Scope and Contents

This folder contains newspaper clippings related to Vera Maxwell's Indian Collection, 1966. Also, included are two copies of photomechanically reproduced sketches of designs for womenswear. They both have typed descriptions attached on the reverse side.

Dates: 1966

Newspaper clippings with pictures, 1970's, 1970's

 folder
Identifier: SC.69.6.3.4
Scope and Contents

This folder contains newspaper clippings with pictures related to the Vera Maxwell's retrospective fashion show held at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution.

Dates: 1970's

Norman Norell, Spring 1965

 Collection
Identifier: SC.97
Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of materials pertraining to Norman Norell millinery designs. It contains handwritten notes that describe Halston hats. Also included are thirty-one photos of Halston hats and pen sketches of design details of hats from Spring 1965.

Dates: 1965

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

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

Print and negatives (Monte Carlo show - Indian Collection), 1966, 1966

 folder
Identifier: SC.69.6.2.6
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a black & white print and negatives depicting women models wearing Maxwell designs of the Indian Collection. The models are walking in a fashion show in Monaco. Also, included is a price list of samples and accessories related to the same fashion show and a handout related to the collection Fall 1966: westward to "Earliest Americans."

Dates: 1966