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Eleanor Brown Portfolio

An inventory of the collection at Syracuse University

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Brown, Eleanor.
Title: Eleanor Brown Portfolio
Inclusive Dates: [1973?]
Quantity: 1 folder (SC)
Abstract: Modeling portfolio with black-and-white photographs of young Black woman model.
Language: English
Repository: Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
222 Waverly Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13244-2010
https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center

Biographical History

Nothing could be discovered about Eleanor Brown, the woman featured in this portfolio.

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Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Eleanor Brown Portfolio consists of a brochure and a single sheet featuring a Black American model. Black-and-white photographs show her in a variety of outfits and expressions. The information provided includes measurements, shoe size, and glove size. Clothing and accessory styles suggest mid-1970s.

One of the photographs is stamped as having come from the studio of Chicago photographer Ernest H. Dellahoussaye.

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

The majority of our archival and manuscript collections are housed offsite and require advanced notice for retrieval. Researchers are encouraged to contact us in advance concerning the collection material they wish to access for their research.

Originals contain her social security number and are restricted. The collection containes redacted reproductions.

Use Restrictions

Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

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Subject Headings

Persons

Brown, Eleanor.

Subjects

African American models.
Fashion photography.
Fashion.
Feminine beauty (Aesthetics) -- United States.
Popular culture -- United States.
Women, Black.

Genres and Forms

Photographs.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Eleanor Brown Portfolio,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Purchase, 2021

Finding Aid Information

Created by: MRC
Date: 4 May 2021
Revision history: 14 Feb 2023 - redacted copies created, collection reopened (MRC)

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Inventory

Photographs
SC 870 Modeling portfolio [1973?]

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