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Mostly used for collecting names and information of French wholesalers and retailers.

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Photographs and a detailed press release describing an educational exhibit about Onondaga Fabrics. The exhibit was one of three in a series titled “Fashions in Fabric,” staged by Margot Dresses, Arkay Junior Frocks, and Junior Formals, Inc. Through photographs and fabric samples, the exhibit promoted American fabric manufacturing.

Scope and Contents Business cards are annotated and provide detailed information about a wide variety of French businesses, such as dry cleaners and dressmakers, as well as retailers of girdles, accessories, fabrics, perfumes, and antiques. Many also note the names of large French fashion labels that were clients of these businesses, such as Edward Molyneux, Marcel Rochas, and Elsa Schiaparelli. Many of these annotated cards also indicate that the businesses were recommended by Carven, probably referring to...

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Invitations feature math equations scribbled throughout, indicating that Haon may have purchased designs while attending these presentations.

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Receipts show that Haon made purchases for diverse materials while in Paris, including silver teapots and cotton “Made in France” labels from Henri Caen & Frère that Haon acquired in 1949.

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These sketches formerly accompanied muslin patterns deaccessioned from the collection.