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- Top of Box from Peggy Hoyt, Inc., 1925-1935 - 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.
- 1925-1935
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Top of Box from Peggy Hoyt, Inc., 1925-1935
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 Salon, New York City, 1925-1935 - Fashion designer Peggy Hoyt established Peggy Hoyt, Inc., in New York City in 1915. As her business grew, Hoyt took over the Philip Rhinelander mansion on East 55th Street. The mansion, with more than 27,000 square feet, a marble hall and carved stairway, became a highly regarded fashion center. Hoyt dressed a small but exclusive clientele at this stately salon for nearly 20 years.
- 1925-1935
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Peggy Hoyt Salon, New York City, 1925-1935
Fashion designer Peggy Hoyt established Peggy Hoyt, Inc., in New York City in 1915. As her business grew, Hoyt took over the Philip Rhinelander mansion on East 55th Street. The mansion, with more than 27,000 square feet, a marble hall and carved stairway, became a highly regarded fashion center. Hoyt dressed a small but exclusive clientele at this stately salon for nearly 20 years.
- Receipt for Mrs. H.S. Firestone, Jr. from Peggy Hoyt, Inc., January 1, 1934 - Elizabeth Parke Firestone of Akron, Ohio--wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.--was among the wealthy women who frequented designer Peggy Hoyt's salon. Mrs. Firestone traveled to New York City, where Hoyt would confer with her client and then create custom garments and millinery for Mrs. Firestone.
- January 01, 1934
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Receipt for Mrs. H.S. Firestone, Jr. from Peggy Hoyt, Inc., January 1, 1934
Elizabeth Parke Firestone of Akron, Ohio--wife of tire magnate Harvey S. Firestone, Jr.--was among the wealthy women who frequented designer Peggy Hoyt's salon. Mrs. Firestone traveled to New York City, where Hoyt would confer with her client and then create custom garments and millinery for Mrs. Firestone.
- Program for "The Merry Widow" at the Knickerbocker Theatre, New York, New York, September 1921 -
- September 01, 1921
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Program for "The Merry Widow" at the Knickerbocker Theatre, New York, New York, September 1921
- Advertisement, "Peggy Hoyt Hats: Hats for an Aristocrat Designed by an Artist," 1923 - 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.
- 1923
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Advertisement, "Peggy Hoyt Hats: Hats for an Aristocrat Designed by an Artist," 1923
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.
- The Right Angle, 1922 -
- 1922
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The Right Angle, 1922
- Advertisement, "Peggy Hoyt Hats, Dresses, Suits, Wraps," 1923 - 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.
- 1923
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Advertisement, "Peggy Hoyt Hats, Dresses, Suits, Wraps," 1923
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 Salon, New York City, 1925-1935 - American fashion designer Peggy Hoyt established Peggy Hoyt, Inc., in New York City in 1915. As her business grew, Hoyt took over the Philip Rhinelander mansion on East 55th Street. She transformed the mansion's more than 27,000 square feet into a highly regarded fashion center. Hoyt dressed a small but exclusive clientele at this stately salon for nearly 20 years.
- 1925-1935
- Collections - Artifact
Peggy Hoyt Salon, New York City, 1925-1935
American fashion designer Peggy Hoyt established Peggy Hoyt, Inc., in New York City in 1915. As her business grew, Hoyt took over the Philip Rhinelander mansion on East 55th Street. She transformed the mansion's more than 27,000 square feet into a highly regarded fashion center. Hoyt dressed a small but exclusive clientele at this stately salon for nearly 20 years.
- Signature of Peggy Hoyt, 1915-1937 - 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.
- 1915-1937
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Signature of Peggy Hoyt, 1915-1937
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.
- Advertisement, "Peggy Hoyt: New York's Smartest Millinery and Dressmaking Establishment," April 1925 - 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.
- April 01, 1925
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Advertisement, "Peggy Hoyt: New York's Smartest Millinery and Dressmaking Establishment," April 1925
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.