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Guide to the Collection of European Women's Fashion Drawings, circa 1940s
MS-P039
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Title: Collection of European women's fashion drawings,
Date (inclusive): circa 1940s
Collection number: MS-P039
Collector:
University of California, Irvine. Library. Dept. of Special Collections and Archives.
Extent:
1 linear foot (1 box)
Repository:
University of California, Irvine. Library.
Special Collections and Archives.
Irvine, California 92623-9557
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.
Language:
English.
Collection is open for research.
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.
Collection of European Women's Fashion Drawings. MS-P39. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries, Irvine,
California.
Acquired, 2000.
Processed by Andre Ambrus, 2002.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
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.