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- Scarf, Worn by Winifred Jones Morsches - New York designers Tom and Linda Platt believe great clothes should be simple. The couple's timeless designs -- with streamlined silhouettes, bold details, and daring colors -- transcend trends and fashion obsolescence and are at home in small-town America or cosmopolitan city. The Platts created this garment for their client Winifred Jones Morsches, a wealthy woman from a small Indiana town.
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Scarf, Worn by Winifred Jones Morsches
New York designers Tom and Linda Platt believe great clothes should be simple. The couple's timeless designs -- with streamlined silhouettes, bold details, and daring colors -- transcend trends and fashion obsolescence and are at home in small-town America or cosmopolitan city. The Platts created this garment for their client Winifred Jones Morsches, a wealthy woman from a small Indiana town.
- Stern Brothers Fan, 1895-1900 -
- 1895-1900
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Stern Brothers Fan, 1895-1900
- Bead Bag, 1890-1915 - In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the <em>New York Herald</em>. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- 1890-1915
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Bead Bag, 1890-1915
In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the New York Herald. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- Bead Bags, 1890-1915 - In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the <em>New York Herald</em>. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- 1890-1915
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Bead Bags, 1890-1915
In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the New York Herald. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- Bead Bag, 1890-1915 - In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the <em>New York Herald</em>. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- 1890-1915
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Bead Bag, 1890-1915
In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the New York Herald. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- Christian Dior Afternoon Ensemble, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1950 -
- 1950
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Christian Dior Afternoon Ensemble, Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1950
- Everlast "Dogwood Rose" Belt, 1938-1949 - In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. Products such as serving trays, relish bowls, ice buckets and personal accessories like purses and jewelry were marketed to women as hostess or bridal gifts.
- 1938-1949
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Everlast "Dogwood Rose" Belt, 1938-1949
In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. Products such as serving trays, relish bowls, ice buckets and personal accessories like purses and jewelry were marketed to women as hostess or bridal gifts.
- Purse, 1938-1949 - In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. Products such as serving trays, relish bowls, ice buckets and personal accessories like purses and jewelry were marketed to women as hostess or bridal gifts.
- 1938-1949
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Purse, 1938-1949
In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. Products such as serving trays, relish bowls, ice buckets and personal accessories like purses and jewelry were marketed to women as hostess or bridal gifts.
- Purse, 1938-1949 - In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. Products such as serving trays, relish bowls, ice buckets and personal accessories like purses and jewelry were marketed to women as hostess or bridal gifts.
- 1938-1949
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Purse, 1938-1949
In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. Products such as serving trays, relish bowls, ice buckets and personal accessories like purses and jewelry were marketed to women as hostess or bridal gifts.
- Christian Dior Suit, "Evariste," Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1951-1952 -
- 1951-1952
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Christian Dior Suit, "Evariste," Worn by Elizabeth Parke Firestone, 1951-1952