Joseph Whitehead collection, 1926-1967.

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Joseph Whitehead collection, 1926-1967.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/773504266

Sketches and photographs of bridalwear and womenswear from 1926 to 1967.

7.594 linear ft.14 bound vols., 12 boxes, 2 oversize folders.

Fashion Institute of Technology Library, Gladys Marcus Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8192256

Fashion Institute of Technology Library, Gladys Marcus Library

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Joseph Whitehead, Inc.

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Whitehead, Joseph, 1867-1938

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Women's fashion designer born in Portsmouth, Virginia. After graduating from the New York School of Design, he worked at Corbeau et Cie in the 1920's and from 1933 to 1942 co-owned Joseph Whitehead, Inc, a maker of high-priced afternoon, dinner, evening and wedding dresses. In the late 1940's he headed a division of Foxbrownie, Inc that specialized in upscale, ready-to-wear womenswear. He is remembered for his bridal gowns and "dinner-at-home" dresses. From the description of Joseph ...