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Model Priscilla Lawson in satin and fur negligee, Times Fashion Show, Los Angeles, 1936

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Title: Model Priscilla Lawson in satin and fur negligee, Times Fashion Show, Los Angeles, 1936
Date Created and/or Issued: 1936
Publication Information: Los Angeles Times
Contributing Institution: UCLA, Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library
Collection: Los Angeles Times Photographic Archives
Rights Information: US
UCLA Library Special Collections, A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library, Box 951575, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575. Email: spec-coll@library.ucla.edu. Phone: (310) 825-4988
Description: Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.
Priscilla Lawson, in long satin robe with train, self-fabric belt, and fur trim at sleeves, collar, and hood. The location of this photograph may be the roof terrace of the Los Angeles Times Building. The fashion show took place in the Los Angeles Times building (competed in 1935 and located at 202 West 1st Street) most likely inside what is now the Harry Chandler Auditorium.
Related to the article, "Style Show Preview Draws Society and Film Leaders." Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 1936 The atricla states: "… three costumes designed by Vera West: … a negligee of 'Sutter’s Gold' satin worn by Priscilla Lawson …"
Related to Los Angeles Times article, February 26, 1936, "Smart Styles of ‘Times’ First Annual Spring Fashion Show Thrill Throngs"
Text from nitrate negative sleeve: 10488 - Fashion Show, 2/24/36 [Stamped:] Jan 24 1938
Type: image
Format: b&w nitrate negative
Identifier: uclamss_1429_0269
ark:/21198/zz002d9hdj
Language: No linguistic content
Subject: Events
People
Fashion models--California--Los Angeles
Media
Fashion shows--California--Los Angeles
Negligees
Lawson, Priscilla, 1914-1958
Source: OpenUCLA Collections
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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