Florence Eiseman: Designing Childhood for the American Century

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Jun 11 2017 - Sep 17 2017

Florence Eiseman (1899–1988) was one of Milwaukee’s most notable and creative visionaries. In 1945, she launched what would become the leading high-end children’s clothing line in the United States and was instrumental in fashioning the standard look for the Post-War American child. Her eponymous brand attracted the likes of Princess Grace of Monaco, Elizabeth Taylor, Debbie Reynolds, the Kennedys, and the Rockefellers. The legacy continues into the twenty-first century, with notable names such as Suri Cruise, Beyonce’s daughter, Blue Ivy, and others wearing the fashionable brand. The exhibition will offer a cultural history of the Eiseman look from 1945 to the present through more than 100 historic garments, photographs, and objects.

Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website.

  • Costume
  • American
  • 20th Century
  • Florence Eiseman

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