Lane Bryant maternity wear catalogs and ephemera
Content Description
This collection contains Lane Bryant maternity wear catalogs and ephemera circa 1921 to 1950. This includes the "Stylish Apparel for Expectant Mothers" catalog (1921:Spring and Summer); "Lane Bryant Maternity Shop" catalog (c. 1940s to 1950s); "On a pink cloud in your summer McKendrick maternities" folding brochure (c. 1940 to 1950s) "Stork Facts" Bulletins 1-6 printed on three folded leaves (1950); "Your figure will be changing, but don't let the look of your clothes change" folded leaf (c. 1950s); "Do you want to prepare an unusual and different birth announcement?" double sided flier (c.1950); and "Stork Facts" subscription card and mailing envelope, (c.1950). Lane Bryant, a major plus-size clothing retailer, was founded in 1904 as a maternity wear company by Lena Himmelstein Bryant Malsin.
Acquisition Type
Purchase
Provenance
Purchased from Caroliniana, 12 July 20233.
Language of Description
English
Script of Description
Latin
Restrictions Apply
No
Dates
- Creation: c.1921-1950
Creator
- Lane Bryant (Firm) (Organization)
Extent
.03 Cubic Feet (1 folder (letter))
Language of Materials
English
Inventory
8 items