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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
Description
Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.
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"
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.
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
0269
ark:/21198/zz002d9hdj
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Fashion shows--California--Los Angeles
Media
Negligees
Fashion models--California--Los Angeles
People
Events
Lawson, Priscilla, 1914-1958
Source
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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