We’ve added some fascinating new catalogues to our Epexio site today!
D/085: Papers of Janet Reger Lingerie Company
Janet Reger (1935-2005) studied at the School of Corsetry at the Leicester College of Art before going on to found the lingerie brand which made her a household name. This collection dates to 1999-2011 and includes patterns, drawings, advertising material and fabric swatches.
S/007: Papers of Jack Greenstock, boxer
Jack Greenstock (1894-1980) was a boxer, trainer and promoter active in the East End of London. He boxed in matches in the UK, America and Europe between 1910 and 1926 before retiring. He opened his own gym and trained new boxers, promoting tournaments and matches across London and the South-East. The collection contains press cuttings, promotional materials and photographs.
See also this previous blog post.
D/046: Papers of Kenneth Tindall, architect
Kenneth Tindall was a trained architect and surveyor, and was head of the Department of Building, Surveying and Land Economy at the Leicester College of Art (later Leicester Polytechnic) between 1955 and 1980. The papers include architectural drawings, press cuttings and photographs.
Katharine
