Clothing
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Carole Reid Burr and Sharon Reid Alden collection on Rose Marie Reid
Collection
Identifier: MSS 8044
Scope and Contents
Collection contains materials pertaining to the life of Rose Marie Reid. It contains her personal and professional materials documenting the growth, popularity, and decline of her business in swimwear, including advertisements, legal documents, and swimsuits designed by Reid. Her personal papers include her correspondence, both private and related to her designs, and several speeches she gave as her fame and renown grew. Her ecclesiastical papers discuss her missionary work, contribution to...
Dates:
1899-2004
Rose Marie Reid professional papers, approximately 1938-2004
Series
Identifier: MSS 8044 Series 2
Scope and Contents
Contains materials which pertain to the professional work of Rose Marie Reid. Includes clippings advertising her swimsuits in newspapers and magazines, sketches and design books, awards, catalogs, and legal files. Also contains records of lawsuits and acquisitions, as well as actual swimsuits and wigs designed by Reid. All materials pertain to the success of her swimsuit designs and other fashion designs. Dated approximately 1934 to 2004.
Dates:
approximately 1938-2004
Rose Marie Reid swimsuits, approximately 1938-1980
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8044 Series 2 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents
Contains original swimsuits designed by Reid. Includes several with her new elements, including tummy control, boyshort bottoms, Lycra, and knits. Also includes some swimsuits sewn with gold thread or gold leaf for glamour purposes. Dated approximately 1938 to 1980.
Dates:
approximately 1938-1980