1940-1946
Women's Clothing
Attributed to Cristobal Balenciaga, French, born Spain, 1895-1972, (Designer) White organza; black lace insertions, graduated sizes; flat black metallic sequins, variegated sizes Floor-length; low-waisted camisole bodice, narrow flat straps; self-covered CF buttons; full skirt, gathered at bodice hem; bottom insertions stiffened with horsehair; sequins overall; tulle petticoats Source: Arstor Collection Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Creator: Valentina, American, born Russia, ca. 1904-1989, (Designer) Maroon, beige, heather gray and green striped knit; maroon knit with faint pinstripe a. Blouse: Striped knit; semi-fitted, bias-cut; hip-length; one-shoulder; vertical drawstring tie at PL side b. Shorts: Pinstriped knit; boy leg Material: Wool Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Informal portrait of a maintenance worker standing with a ladder and bucket. The woman might be an employee of J. Lyons and Co., a British catering and food manufacturing company. Source: The Schlesinger History of Women in America Collection
GB. London. World War II. The Blitz. 1939-40. Life in London during The Blitz of World War II in 1939-40. Women volunteers working in a casualty centre. Clothing donated by the public is given to those bombed out of their homes.Creator: George Rodger Source: Artstor Collection Magnum Photos
One of the Far Right is Short Narrow Dress from 1943. One of left and center are from 1932 and 1937 respectively
Women's Underwear
Women's Accessories
1940s Plus Size Fashion Advice Description: A one piece corset:bra combo was a common girdle for plus size women.
1940s Girdle Ad
Hats worn during the day were sometimes more subdued than cocktail or evening creations. However, this hat shows Schiaparelli's unique talent to use materials in uncommon ways to create a clever design and bring style to daywear. Here, Schiaparelli uses an unorthodox material, eyelet, more commonly used in clothing, to create a flirtatious wing-like bow on an otherwise tailored, sculptural form. Source: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art,
Red straw; coral and red artificial geraniums; black grosgrain ribbon and net veiling Flat pancake form; artificial flowers applied overall; bow and veiling at CB Label: "Salymil Shop/Milgrim" Source: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Women's Hair and Makeup
Creator: Bachrach Source: The Schlesinger History of Women in America Collection
Edith Rogers standing outdoors, dressed in a long gown. She is holding a plate and eating. Source: The Schlesinger History of Women in America Collection
Men's Clothing
Men's Accessories
Men's Underwear
Clothing Sport Jackets and Pants
Via Postale Society
Date: 1941-1942 From Page 179 of the American Menswear
Date: 1940 Apr Source: The Schlesinger History of Women in America Collection
Men's Hair
Children's Clothing
1940s REIS Men's Boxers Pajamas Boxer Shorts Underwear Illustration Vintage Advertisement by Christian Montone
Creator: A. Sulka & Company, American, founded 1895, (Manufacturer and Retailer) Source: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Source: American Menswear Page 199
Advertisement (1942)
Source: American Menswear Right photograph is from Sears 1943 Page 193
Edna Rankin McKinnon playing with her grandson, Geoffrey Brown. Geoffrey is dressed in a cowboy costume. Source: The Schlesinger History of Women in America Collection
North Bennet Street Industrial School (Boston, Mass.) Source: The Schlesinger History of Women in America Collection
Source: The Schlesinger History of Women in America Collection
Graphic Design
Decorative Objects
Date: 1943 Source: American Menswear Page 169
Illustrated by Frank S. Nicholson, c. 1940.
Herbert Bayer. 1940 Famous cover design of multiple faces for the August 1940 issue of Harper's Bazaar magazine. Bayer's riveting graphic design influenced other artists of the period, most notably Andy Warhol
Date: 1943 Poster Artist: Fischer, Anton Otto
Furniture
Vintage Drawer Pulls Art Deco Waterfall Bakelite 1940s
Art Moderne:1940s American screen
1940s Emerson Antique Ingraham
Creator: Schlumberger, Jean (American, born France Designer, 1907-1987) Tiffany & Co. (American Manufacturer, Established 1837) Photographer: Thomas R. DuBrock
Creator: Maria Martinez, North American; American, 1887 - 1980, (artist) Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects Source: The Cleveland Museum of Art Collection
1940's Foundry Chairs Agent Gallery Chicago
14th, September, 1940: People with their furniture and belongings in a street in the London area; their damaged homes are in the background (Photo by Popperfoto/Getty Images)
1940s ad from Hammacher Schlemmer
Inside My Home Magazine from April 1946
32 pages of designs and ideas from 1944
Palettes
