Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1880s-1970s (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
c 90 boxes
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
The collection was collated by Julian Robinson, Head of the Fashion School, in the 1970s.
Archival history
The various garments and accessories were acquired by purchase and donation, and were initially housed in the department.
GB 2925 Fashion 1880s-1970s Collection (fonds) c 90 boxes Robinson , Julian , fl 1970s , lecturer on fashion
The collection was collated by Julian Robinson, Head of the Fashion School, in the 1970s.
The various garments and accessories were acquired by purchase and donation, and were initially housed in the department.
The collection was placed in the Library for safekeeping in 1980.
Large collection of garments and accessories, dating from the late Victorian period to the 1970s, including dresses, shoes, hats, bags, underwear, jewellery, haberdashery and perfume bottles. The majority of the collection dates from the 1920s and 1930s, and is mainly comprised of women's clothing, though there are items of menswear such as uniforms, overcoats and suits.
Donations accepted infrequently
The collection is arranged by type of item.
By appointment. Users should contact the Learning Resource Manager.
At the discretion of the Learning Resource Manager.
English
Partial finding aid. This comprises a simple catalogue, which includes slides of some of the items with notes on historical background (date, description, country of origin and condition).
Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project. Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. Jan 2002 Clothing Cultural heritage Customs and traditions Fashion Textiles
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
The collection was placed in the Library for safekeeping in 1980.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Large collection of garments and accessories, dating from the late Victorian period to the 1970s, including dresses, shoes, hats, bags, underwear, jewellery, haberdashery and perfume bottles. The majority of the collection dates from the 1920s and 1930s, and is mainly comprised of women's clothing, though there are items of menswear such as uniforms, overcoats and suits.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
Donations accepted infrequently
System of arrangement
The collection is arranged by type of item.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
By appointment. Users should contact the Learning Resource Manager.
Conditions governing reproduction
At the discretion of the Learning Resource Manager.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
Language and script notes
English
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Partial finding aid. This comprises a simple catalogue, which includes slides of some of the items with notes on historical background (date, description, country of origin and condition).
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Publication note
Notes area
Note
Alternative identifier(s)
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
Genre access points
Description control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
Status
Level of detail
Dates of creation revision deletion
Language(s)
- English