POSH, Inc., records - 1950s-1980s

Identity elements

Reference code

HMA0171

Name and location of repository

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Collection

Title

POSH, Inc., records - 1950s-1980s

Date(s)

  • 1950s-1980s (predominant: 1970s) (Creation)

Extent

8 binders

Name of creator

Biographical history

Content and structure elements

Scope and content

The POSH, Inc. records consist of sketches, drawings, photographic prints, newspaper clippings, tear sheets and ephemera that document the work of company founder and designer Jay Anderson.

 

The items are organized by subject: notebooks and binders contain original sketches for the collections, along with fabric swatches and notes pertaining to prices.  Photographic prints and oversized black and white drawings show models in the finished pieces. The newspaper clippings document fashion shows, advertisement pieces, and local and national news items on Anderson and the company.

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Conditions governing access

The collection is open for research.

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Conditions governing reproduction

Languages of the material

  • English

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    Finding aids

    Acquisition and appraisal elements

    Custodial history

    Immediate source of acquisition

    Gift of the estate of Jay Anderson, 2004.

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    General note

    Other Information

    Accession: 2004-218

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    Sources used

    Archivist's note

    Finding Aid Authors: Dawn Hugh.

    Archivist's note

    © Copyright 2019 HistoryMiami Archives & Research Center. All rights reserved.

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