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Women's clothing

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Box 1 (Women's Suits), early 1940s

 File — Box B428.01.0001: Series B428.01 [Barcode: U186023293135]
Identifier: B428.01.0001
Abstract

Three hand tailored suits each with a button up suit jacket and an A-line midi length skirt. They were hand tailored by Philip Soloway as samples to use when selling his patterns to fashion houses. Suits were worn by Philip's daughter Muriel (Soloway) Arck.

Dates: early 1940s

Philip Soloway Tailored Suits

 Collection
Identifier: B428
Scope and Contents

Collection contains three women's two piece suits designed and handmade by Philip Soloway. The suits were created as a sampler presented to various fashion houses in order to sell his patterns. These suits were probably created in the early 1940s.

Dates: Other: early 1940s