PARIS AND FIFTH AVENUE FASHIONS

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

PARIS AND FIFTH AVENUE FASHIONS

Entry/Object ID

97.24.1.3

Description

Catalog: "Paris And Fifth Avenue Fashions" (New York: Steward & Co., 1925). Mail order catalog of women's fashions for the fall and winter, 1925 - 1926. Blue paper cover has the title and publisher printed on the front cover in yellow. On the back cover is a yellow cartouche with a printed statement about the "new fashion look" for the fall and winter season, and a description of new fabric colors such as "Sea Swallow, Epinard, and sylphtail". The text of 50 pages includes an illustration, description, and price for each item in the catalog. Items for sale include "College Club Fashions", bridal gowns, dinner & evening gowns, afternoon & dinner dresses, "frocks" (sports & street), fur & fur-trimmed coats, sweaters, skirts, sportswear, blouses, breakfast coats, lounging robes, "Bride's Intimate Apparel", silk undergarments, choker necklaces, handbags, collars and cuff sets, handkerchiefs, hosiery, and shoes. Center page is detached. Overall physical condition and appearance is good.

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Search Terms

Documentary Artifact, Mail order catalogs, Steward and Co., Clothing and dress, Fashion merchandising

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Mail Order Catalogs