Hentz, Eta, 1895-1986.
Born in Hungary, Hentz emigrated to the United States in 1923 after studying at the Hungarian Royal Academy. With business partner David Marcus, Hentz formed Eta, Inc., a fashionable women's clothing company that specialized in gowns. In the 1940's the company changed its name to Ren-Eta, , and she became known as Madame Eta. She was known for her use of lace and skill in creating designs for petites with minimal tailoring.
From the description of Eta Hentz papers, 1934-1948. (Fashion Institute of Tech Library). WorldCat record id: 225867738
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| creatorOf | Hentz, Eta, 1895-1986. Eta Hentz papers, 1934-1948. | Fashion Institute of Technology Library, Gladys Marcus Library |
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| Fashion design |
| Women fashion designers |
| Women's clothing industry |
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Birth 1895
Death 1986
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