Mary McFadden Archive

Items

• B&W Negative of McFadden with Perfume Bottle
  A large-format black-and-white negative of Mary McFadden holding a bottle of Mary McFadden perfume.
• McFadden with Quilted Fabric
  A 35mm color slide of Mary McFadden handling and inspecting a bolt of quilted fabric. The fabric is a deep purple color with large prints of coconut palms in orange, blue, and white, with gold accents.
• B&W Print - Mary McFadden Portrait (1970s)
  Black and white print of Mary McFadden, likely taken during the 1970s.
• Letter from Vassos Karageorghis with Photos (2001)
  A letter to Mary McFadden from archaeologist Vassos Karageorghis, former director of the Department of Antiquities in Cyprus and a founding member of the World Cultural Council. The letter mentions McFadden's meeting with Karageorghis. The letter includes several photographs of McFadden's visits to Nicosia and Kourion in Episkopi.
• B&W Film Negative - "Roll C" - Frame 2
  B&W photograph of a runway show, featuring clothing from McFadden's 1990 "Haute Couture" (Spring/Summer) and "Haute Couture: Liquid Image" (Fall/Winter) Collections. The model is Khadija Adam Ismail. Kodak 5052 TMX film negative original.
• B&W Film Negative - "Roll A" - Frame 4
  B&W photograph of a runway show, featuring clothing from McFadden's 1990 "Haute Couture" (Spring/Summer) and "Haute Couture: Liquid Image" (Fall/Winter) Collections. The model is Khadija Adam Ismail. Kodak 5052 TMX film negative original.
• B&W Film Negative - "Roll A" - Frame 3
  B&W runway show photograph featuring model Khadija Adam Ismail. From Mary McFadden's 1990 collections entitled "Haute Couture" (Spring/Summer) and "Haute Couture: Liquid Image" (Fall/Winter). Kodak 5052 TMX film negative original.
• Letter to Department of Antiquities of Cyprus
  A January 2001 letter from Mary McFadden to the Cypriot Department of Antiquities criticizing a perceived lack of "care" for the late Roman mosaic floors at Paphos. Included is a typed letter along with her handwritten draft.
• B&W Film Negative - "Roll A" - Frame 2
  B&W photograph of a runway show, featuring clothing from McFadden's 1990 "Haute Couture" (Spring/Summer) and "Haute Couture: Liquid Image" (Fall/Winter) Collections. Model unidentified. Kodak 5052 TMX film negative original.
• B&W Film Negative - "Roll A" - Frame 1
  B&W photograph of a runway show, featuring clothing from McFadden's 1990 "Haute Couture" (Spring/Summer) and "Haute Couture: Liquid Image" (Fall/Winter) Collections. Model unidentified. Kodak 5052 TMX film negative original.
• Spring 1989 Bridal Collection Line Sheet Drawings
  Drawings of the "Alexa" and "Clara" dresses from the line sheet for Mary McFadden's Spring 1989 Bridal Collection.
• Spring 1989 Bridal Collection Line Sheet Descriptions & Pricing
  The first page of a line sheet for the Mary McFadden Spring 1989 Bridal Collection, featuring descriptions and pricing for each piece in the collection.
• George H. McFadden IV publication & Mary McFadden Cyprus diagram
  A photocopy of a March 1938 article by (among others) George H. McFadden IV for the University Museum Bulletin regarding their excavations at Kourion, alongside a drawing by Mary McFadden of Cyprus with dig sites indicated.
• Martex "Flower Jewels" Sheets Advertisement
  A large fold-out advertisement for Mary McFadden's "Flower Jewels" sheet line designed for Martex.
• November 1980 House & Garden Article on Mary McFadden "Flower Jewels" Bedding for Martex
  A magazine clipping from the November 1980 issue of House & Garden featuring an article covering Mary McFadden's "Flower Jewels" bedding collection for Martex, inspired by Pompeii. McFadden is pictured in a room decorated with the Martex bedding.
• Painted Pattern Sample 2
  A painted sample of a semi-abstract butterfly wing pattern on white paper. Butterfly wings are painted in bold pink, orange, and green shades against a pale blue background. At the bottom is a row of the Pantone color samples used.
• Painted Pattern Sample 1
  A painted sample of a semi-abstract butterfly wing pattern on white paper. Butterfly wings are painted in bold pink, green, orange, and yellow against a black background. At the bottom is a row of the Pantone color samples used.
• 1979 Mary McFadden Perfume Advertisement
  A black-and-white advertisement for Mary McFadden's 1979 fragrance, "Mary McFadden," with glasswork inspired by the Marii textile.
• Wedding Dresses for Spring 1989 Mary McFadden Bridal Collection - Contact Sheets
  Contact sheets of models in Mary McFadden's "Alexa" and "Clara" wedding dress designs for the Spring 1989 Bridal Collection, featuring post-shoot mark-ups.
• Sportswear - Contact Sheets
  Contact sheets of models in apparent sportswear, featuring headbands, a Marii minidress, and a striped fitted t-shirt with the Mary McFadden, Inc. logo. Post-shoot mark-ups shown.
• Fur Coats for 1986 Mary McFadden / John Lakis Furs Collaboration - Contact Sheets
  Contact sheets showing models wearing fur jackets from the 1986 Mary McFadden furs collection in collaboration with John Lakis Furs International, Ltd., featuring post-shoot mark-ups.
• Untitled (B&W fashion illustration)
  A photocopy of a black-and-white sketch by Mary McFadden showcasing her silhouette style and facial detailing.
• B&W Film Negative - "Roll C" - Frame 1
  B&W photograph of a runway show, featuring clothing from McFadden's 1990 "Haute Couture" (Spring/Summer) and "Haute Couture: Liquid Image" (Fall/Winter) Collections. Model unidentified. Kodak 5052 TMX film negative original.
• Untitled (Color fashion illustration)
  Color fashion illustration by Mary McFadden showcasing the sketch rendering for her trademark Marii fabric.
• Letter from Robert Redford re Sundance Institute (1982)
  A letter from Robert Redford to Mary McFadden proposing a board meeting at his Manhattan apartment with other founding members of the Sundance Institute regarding further planning. The letter outlines proposed goals and an initial timeline.