Signature of Peggy Hoyt, 1915-1937
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Peggy Hoyt began her career making hats as a milliner's apprentice--and went on to become a highly successful New York City fashion designer whose creations would rival those of Paris. Her clothing designs were creative and unique, employing her signature pastels, rhinestone ornaments, and handkerchief hems. Hoyt dressed a small, but exclusive, clientele in every large American city.
Peggy Hoyt began her career making hats as a milliner's apprentice--and went on to become a highly successful New York City fashion designer whose creations would rival those of Paris. Her clothing designs were creative and unique, employing her signature pastels, rhinestone ornaments, and handkerchief hems. Hoyt dressed a small, but exclusive, clientele in every large American city.
Artifact
Fragment (Object portion)
Date Made
1915-1937
Creators
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On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2010.90.8.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Colleen Cruise Reynolds.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Ink
Technique
Handwriting
Color
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 1.25 in
Width: 3.625 in
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