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Creating A 1940s Costume: A Historical Investigation, Jennifer Mott
Creating A 1940s Costume: A Historical Investigation, Jennifer Mott
The Confluence
The purpose of this Art History research investigation was to create a costume from the 1940s by immersing myself in a time period when people often made their own clothing. This was done to better understand what it means to have a personal connection to the items I wear. Our experiences as consumers in the twenty-first century are vastly different than those belonging to the people that lived during the mid-twentieth century because almost all of our clothing is purchased from corporations and created by people that we will likely never meet. For this investigative study, I shopped for and …
The Latin Quarter, Lou Walters Presents "Folies D'Amour" Programme, 1940s, The Latin Quarter, Lou Walters
The Latin Quarter, Lou Walters Presents "Folies D'Amour" Programme, 1940s, The Latin Quarter, Lou Walters
Restaurant Menus
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The Latin Quarter, New York, Dinner Menu, 1940s, The Latin Club
The Latin Quarter, New York, Dinner Menu, 1940s, The Latin Club
Restaurant Menus
No abstract provided.
The Designer December 3, 1942, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives
The Designer December 3, 1942, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives
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The Designer was a student newspaper published in 1942. Three issues remain today. The first two issues are written by typewriter on loose sheaves of paper. This issue includes a poem discussing World War II, several editorials, and some brief news, all submitted by students.
The Designer April 1942, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives
The Designer April 1942, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives
All Student Newspapers
The Designer was a student newspaper published in 1942. Three issues remain today. The first two issues are written by typewriter on loose sheaves of paper. This issue includes several editorials and some brief news, all submitted by students.
The Designer March 1942, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives
The Designer March 1942, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives
All Student Newspapers
The Designer was a student newspaper published in 1942. Three issues remain today. The first two issues are written by typewriter on loose sheaves of paper. The issue of March 1, 1942 included information about club activities, art exhibitions, and student council notes. There were some speakers and activities that were related to World War II and the home front. This was the first issue so there was a plea for student participation.
Scope February 21, 1941, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives
Scope February 21, 1941, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives
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Scope was a student publication that discussed in its single issue the formation and plans of a new student organization. While the publication includes indications that it was intended to be published regularly, no other issues exist. This issue of February 21, 1941 had a brief article about the Trek Club at RISD and some of it's activities at the school farm in Barrington. A Winter Carnival took place and more activities were in the planning stages for the spring.
The Broadsheet April 1940, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives
The Broadsheet April 1940, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives
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The Broadsheet was a student publication which ran through the mid-1930s. Printed in the style of the broadsheet, the paper was a single sheet published weekly with brief descriptions of current news. The issue of April 1940 mentioned the Beaux Arts Ball coming up in May 1940. The theme of the Ball was Let's Go Hollywood. Social events, scholarships, RISD commencement activities, student exhibitions and RISD student club news.
The Broadsheet March 1940, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives
The Broadsheet March 1940, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives
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The Broadsheet was a student publication which ran through the mid-1930s. Printed in the style of the broadsheet, the paper was a single sheet published weekly with brief descriptions of current news. The issue of March 1940 mentioned the purchase of a farm in Foster, RI for RISD student fellowship. Other events for RISD students on campus were also included.