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- Christian Dior Evening Dress, "Fontainebleau Adaptation," Worn by Anne Firestone to the 1955 Reopening of the Vienna Opera House, 1954 -
- 1955
- Collections - Artifact
Christian Dior Evening Dress, "Fontainebleau Adaptation," Worn by Anne Firestone to the 1955 Reopening of the Vienna Opera House, 1954
- Afternoon Dress, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1952-1956 -
- 1952-1956
- Collections - Artifact
Afternoon Dress, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1952-1956
- Christian Dior Afternoon Dress, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1952 -
- 1952
- Collections - Artifact
Christian Dior Afternoon Dress, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1952
- Christian Dior Afternoon Dress, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1952 -
- 1952
- Collections - Artifact
Christian Dior Afternoon Dress, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1952
- Portrait of Elizabeth Parke Firestone by Cecil Beaton, 1949 - Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr., cultivated a refined sense of fashion through years of interest in clothing design and collaboration with world-renowned couturiers. In 1949, Firestone posed for celebrated Vogue fashion photographer Cecil Beaton. She wore an ice blue evening gown designed by Sophie Gimbel for Salon Moderne of Saks Fifth Avenue.
- 1949
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Portrait of Elizabeth Parke Firestone by Cecil Beaton, 1949
Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr., cultivated a refined sense of fashion through years of interest in clothing design and collaboration with world-renowned couturiers. In 1949, Firestone posed for celebrated Vogue fashion photographer Cecil Beaton. She wore an ice blue evening gown designed by Sophie Gimbel for Salon Moderne of Saks Fifth Avenue.
- Dior Fashion Drawing with Fabric Swatches, "Maxim's," 1955 - Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- 1955
- Collections - Artifact
Dior Fashion Drawing with Fabric Swatches, "Maxim's," 1955
Fashion houses provided sketches to clients interested in purchasing garments from the designer's line of couture clothing. These sketches contained an image of a gown, dress or other apparel, illustrating the designer's stylistic vision. Fabric samples were usually included. Clients could then decide which design to purchase and suggest personal changes. This sketch was sent to Elizabeth Parke Firestone, wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.
- Jennifer O'Hare in Her Prom Dress, May 13, 2006 - Proms are a much-anticipated milestone for many teenagers. High school students dress up in their most glamorous formal clothing to enjoy the prom. And for teen girls, choosing the perfect dress is key to the experience -- even when a compromise is required. Jennifer O'Hare preferred a backless dress but chose one acceptable to her mother, who helped pay for the gown.
- May 13, 2006
- Collections - Artifact
Jennifer O'Hare in Her Prom Dress, May 13, 2006
Proms are a much-anticipated milestone for many teenagers. High school students dress up in their most glamorous formal clothing to enjoy the prom. And for teen girls, choosing the perfect dress is key to the experience -- even when a compromise is required. Jennifer O'Hare preferred a backless dress but chose one acceptable to her mother, who helped pay for the gown.
- Brownie Uniform, 1956-1963 - American Girl Scouts have worn specialized uniforms since their organization was founded in 1912. In the 1950s, Brownie scouts (ages 7 to 9) could make or purchase practical brown dresses with short sleeves. A Girl Scout in Royal Oak, Michigan, wore an official elastic belt and beanie with this uniform, which features a tangerine-colored Brownie emblem on the breast pocket.
- 1956-1963
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Brownie Uniform, 1956-1963
American Girl Scouts have worn specialized uniforms since their organization was founded in 1912. In the 1950s, Brownie scouts (ages 7 to 9) could make or purchase practical brown dresses with short sleeves. A Girl Scout in Royal Oak, Michigan, wore an official elastic belt and beanie with this uniform, which features a tangerine-colored Brownie emblem on the breast pocket.
- Dress, Worn by Kay Sempliner, 1956 -
- 1956
- Collections - Artifact
Dress, Worn by Kay Sempliner, 1956
- Larkin Company Catalog, "Stylish Wearing Apparel Given as Premiums with the Larkin Products," Spring/Summer 1908 - John D. Larkin established a soap manufacturing company in 1875. He hired his brother-in-law, Elbert Hubbard, as a salesman. Hubbard developed "The Larkin Idea," a plan that sold goods directly to consumers through mail-order catalogs and offered incentivizing giveaways. It was a success. By the early 1900s, Larkin's catalogs contained pages of products and even more pages of premiums from which customers could choose.
- 1908
- Collections - Artifact
Larkin Company Catalog, "Stylish Wearing Apparel Given as Premiums with the Larkin Products," Spring/Summer 1908
John D. Larkin established a soap manufacturing company in 1875. He hired his brother-in-law, Elbert Hubbard, as a salesman. Hubbard developed "The Larkin Idea," a plan that sold goods directly to consumers through mail-order catalogs and offered incentivizing giveaways. It was a success. By the early 1900s, Larkin's catalogs contained pages of products and even more pages of premiums from which customers could choose.