Collection of European women's fashion drawings, circa 1940s

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Summary

Creators:

UCI Libraries. Department of Special Collections and Archives

Abstract:

This collection comprises a bound volume of 91 drawings of European women's fashion from the 1940s. The names of the dresses are handwritten on the drawings, in pencil. Languages include French, German, and English.

Extent:

1 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language:

English .

Preferred citation:

Collection of European Women's Fashion Drawings. MS-P39. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries, Irvine, California. Date accessed.

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Background

Scope and content:

This collection comprises a bound volume of 91 drawings of European women's fashion from the 1940s. The names of the dresses are handwritten on the drawings in pencil. Languages include French, German, and English.

Each drawing measures approximately 8 x 11 inches. Every page is hand-painted on onion-skin paper by a single artist employing the same style. The album measures 12 x 15 inches and bears the title Modelle on the front page.

Acquisition information:

Acquired, 2000.

Processing information:

Processed by Andre Ambrus, 2002.

Access and use

Restrictions:: Collection is open for research.
Terms of access:: Property rights reside with the University of California. Literary rights are retained by the creators of the records and their heirs. For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please contact the Head of Special Collections and University Archives.