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Women of Newcomb

Completed
Jun 3, 2016 – Jul 24, 2016
Marking its twentieth anniversary and honoring the Newcomb College legacy, the museum will present an exhibition of recent acquisitions by Newcomb College alumnae: Louise Grosz (B.Des. ’30); Mary Alice Peak Reiss (B.Des. ’30); Ida Kohlmeyer (B.A. ’33, M.F.A. ’56), Carolyn Frohsin Heller (’59), and Stephanie Hirsch (’92).

Louise Grosz (1908–2003) was one of the first significant female commercial artists to work in New Orleans. Her repertoire included design work with local department stores Gus Mayer, Godchaux, Maison Blanche, Dillard’s, Cushman’s, and Porter Stevens, as well as Macy’s in New York.

Mary Alice Peak Reiss (1909–1981) designed scenery and costumes for New Orleans Carnival organizations, including the Krewe of Rex with which she worked for nearly 15 years. Throughout her professional career she continued to paint in her home studio and also with a group of Newcomb alumnae of New Orleans’ Studio 8.

One of the most recognized artists to graduate from Newcomb, Ida Kohlmeyer (1912–1997) was strongly influenced by the Abstract Expressionists, including Hans Hofmann with whom she studied. She worked in an array of media—painting, sculpture, printmaking—and was the subject of the museum’s 2004 exhibition, Systems of Color.

Inspired by Kohlmeyer, Carolyn Frohsin Heller (1937–2011) utilized bold shapes and colors, often depicting the tropical environs of south Florida, her home for fifty years. Starting with prints, wood-cuts, and acrylics on canvas, she later expanded into jewelry, scarves, and mixed-media pieces. Several of her works were reproduced and distributed by Williams-Sonoma.

Stephanie Hirsch (1970– ) uses beads, sequins, and embroidery to explore deeper or double meaning of words with humor and enlightenment. She was recently the P3 Studio artist-in-residence through the Art Production Fund at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

For more information, please visit the Women of Newcomb website


Exhibition Objects (97)
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Image of "Maya" Suits, "Maya" Dresses, and "Maya" Coats

"Maya" Suits, "Maya" Dresses, and "Maya" Coats 2015.16

Image of Bust of Woman in Hat Within a Circle

Bust of Woman in Hat Within a Circle 2015.17

Image of Busts of Two Women in Black, Cloche-Style Hats

Busts of Two Women in Black, Cloche-Style Hats 2015.21

Image of Buy Now, Gus Mayer Co. Ltd.

Buy Now, Gus Mayer Co. Ltd. 2015.122

Image of Cutout of Woman in Fur Trimmed Coat

Cutout of Woman in Fur Trimmed Coat 2015.126

Image of Cutout of Woman with Bow in Hair

Cutout of Woman with Bow in Hair 2015.134

Image of Dragon Fly-By

Dragon Fly-By 2019.9.13

Image of Early Fall Hats

Early Fall Hats 2015.22

Image of Face of a Woman Wearing a Small Black Hat with a Bow

Face of a Woman Wearing a Small Black Hat with a Bow 2015.20

Image of Face of a Woman Wearing a Veiled Head Wrap

Face of a Woman Wearing a Veiled Head Wrap 2015.19

Image of Fashion Plays up to Summer Evenings in "Maya" Evening Dresses

Fashion Plays up to Summer Evenings in "Maya" Evening Dresses 2015.32

Image of Five Mannequins in Long Dresses

Five Mannequins in Long Dresses 2015.139

Image of Five Women with Fur Shalls

Five Women with Fur Shalls 2015.15

Image of Floral Scarf

Floral Scarf 2019.9.1

Image of For Classroom or Play All Wool Sweater Sets

For Classroom or Play All Wool Sweater Sets 2015.156

Image of Four Mannequins in Dresses

Four Mannequins in Dresses 2015.141

Image of Four Saturdays

Four Saturdays 2019.9.17

Image of Four Women in Long Coats

Four Women in Long Coats 2015.143

Image of Four Women Walking, Wearing Everyday Dresses

Four Women Walking, Wearing Everyday Dresses 2015.28

Image of Hail! King Cotton!

Hail! King Cotton! 2015.153

Image of How to Make Friends and Influence Professors in Darling DORSA Dresses

How to Make Friends and Influence Professors in Darling DORSA Dresses 2015.161

Image of Important Fashion News for Early Fall....1932, Mailer

Important Fashion News for Early Fall....1932, Mailer 2015.158

Image of In Time It Will All Make Sense

In Time It Will All Make Sense 2016.713

Image of Jack & The Beanstalk

Jack & The Beanstalk 2019.9.11.1

Image of Jack & The Beanstalk (Woodblock)

Jack & The Beanstalk (Woodblock) 2019.9.11.2

Image of Ladies in Lounge and Sleep Wear

Ladies in Lounge and Sleep Wear 2015.42

Image of Let it be Said of Your New Spring Coat or Suit...It's a "Maya"

Let it be Said of Your New Spring Coat or Suit...It's a "Maya" 2015.152

Image of Let the Clover Leaf Box Carry Your Christmas Gift!

Let the Clover Leaf Box Carry Your Christmas Gift! 2015.23

Image of Let the Clover Leaf Box Carry Your Gifts, Christmas Suggestions

Let the Clover Leaf Box Carry Your Gifts, Christmas Suggestions 2015.150

Image of Like a Clock We Always Have Prices Correct With the Times

Like a Clock We Always Have Prices Correct With the Times 2015.123

Image of Little Boy with Bird

Little Boy with Bird 2015.38

Image of Little Girl with Birthday Cake

Little Girl with Birthday Cake 2015.131

Image of Little Girl with Surprised Gesture

Little Girl with Surprised Gesture 2015.39

Image of Mannequin Standing with Hands Behind Back

Mannequin Standing with Hands Behind Back 2015.129

Image of Men's, Women's and Children's Handkerchiefs for Christmas Giving

Men's, Women's and Children's Handkerchiefs for Christmas Giving 2015.157

Image of No Hate

No Hate 2019.9.16

Image of Notecard for Gus Mayer Co. Ltd.

Notecard for Gus Mayer Co. Ltd. 2015.127

Image of On and Off the Campus! Gus Mayer Co. Ltd.

On and Off the Campus! Gus Mayer Co. Ltd. 2015.154

Image of P. Town Pink Palm 2

P. Town Pink Palm 2 2019.9.9.1

Image of P. Town Pink Palm 2 (Woodblock)

P. Town Pink Palm 2 (Woodblock) 2019.9.9.2

Image of Painted Vintage Wooden Shoe Last (Green, Blue, Silver)

Painted Vintage Wooden Shoe Last (Green, Blue, Silver) 2019.9.14.1

Image of Painted Vintage Wooden Shoe Last (Green, Pink, Silver)

Painted Vintage Wooden Shoe Last (Green, Pink, Silver) 2019.9.14.2

Image of Painted Vintage Wooden Shoe Last (Pink, Gold, Silver, Blue)

Painted Vintage Wooden Shoe Last (Pink, Gold, Silver, Blue) 2019.9.14.3

Image of Pillow with Pineapple, Pear and Lemon

Pillow with Pineapple, Pear and Lemon 2019.9.15

Image of Pretty Up Your Feet with Fur, Feathers or Flattering Sparkle...Lord & Taylor

Pretty Up Your Feet with Fur, Feathers or Flattering Sparkle...Lord & Taylor 2015.160

Image of Rebus

Rebus 2016.46A

Image of Rebus

Rebus 2016.46B

Image of School-Aged Girl in Jumper

School-Aged Girl in Jumper 2015.40

Image of Side Profile of a Woman in a Small Buckled Hat

Side Profile of a Woman in a Small Buckled Hat 2015.18

Image of Sloane's Winter Sale, Furniture

Sloane's Winter Sale, Furniture 2015.155

Image of Spring Prints

Spring Prints 2015.29

Image of Sunday Society

Sunday Society 2015.41

Image of The Inexpensive Dress Department: Nothing Over Twenty Dollars

The Inexpensive Dress Department: Nothing Over Twenty Dollars 2015.124

Image of Three Mannequins in Dresses

Three Mannequins in Dresses 2015.142

Image of Three Women in Coats, One Holding a Card

Three Women in Coats, One Holding a Card 2015.146

Image of Three Women in Spring Dresses

Three Women in Spring Dresses 2015.144

Image of Three Women Posing in Dresses

Three Women Posing in Dresses 2015.138

Image of Three Women Walking, One Holding a Card

Three Women Walking, One Holding a Card 2015.149

Image of Three Women, Torso Up

Three Women, Torso Up 2015.128

Image of Three Women, Two Seated, One Standing in the Center

Three Women, Two Seated, One Standing in the Center 2015.148

Image of Town and Country Inc. 1432 St. Charles

Town and Country Inc. 1432 St. Charles 2015.113

Image of Train Car, two-sided

Train Car, two-sided 2015.116.A&B

Image of trend

trend 2015.151.1

Image of Two Children in Sailor Outfits and Woman in Striped Dress

Two Children in Sailor Outfits and Woman in Striped Dress 2015.37

Image of Two Children Linking Arms Wearing Similar Outfits

Two Children Linking Arms Wearing Similar Outfits 2015.25

Image of Two Girls and a Boy in Summer Clothes

Two Girls and a Boy in Summer Clothes 2015.34

Image of Two Girls in Long Dresses

Two Girls in Long Dresses 2015.133

Image of Two Women Having a Discussion

Two Women Having a Discussion 2015.140

Image of Two Women in Dresses

Two Women in Dresses 2015.24

Image of Two Women in Frilled-Sleeved Evening Gowns

Two Women in Frilled-Sleeved Evening Gowns 2015.26

Image of Two Women in Summer Dresses

Two Women in Summer Dresses 2015.145

Image of Untitled

Untitled 2019.9.8

Image of Untitled

Untitled 2019.9.10

Image of Untitled (Self-Portrait)

Untitled (Self-Portrait) 2016.47

Image of Untitled (Woman in Blue)

Untitled (Woman in Blue) 2019.9.12

Image of Untitled, "Raincoat Set"

Untitled, "Raincoat Set" 2015.162

Image of Woman in a Black Dress with White Polka Dots and a Cloche-style Hat

Woman in a Black Dress with White Polka Dots and a Cloche-style Hat 2015.31

Image of Woman in a Black Evening Gown

Woman in a Black Evening Gown 2015.30

Image of Woman in Dress wtih Flutter Sleeves

Woman in Dress wtih Flutter Sleeves 2015.147

Image of Woman in Dress, Hands Behind Back

Woman in Dress, Hands Behind Back 2015.130

Image of Woman in Dress, Standing

Woman in Dress, Standing 2015.119

Image of Woman in Long Coat and Hat

Woman in Long Coat and Hat 2015.114

Image of Woman in Long Sleeved Evening Dress

Woman in Long Sleeved Evening Dress 2015.36

Image of Woman in Raincoat

Woman in Raincoat 2015.137

Image of Woman in Spring Dress with Clutch and Hat

Woman in Spring Dress with Clutch and Hat 2015.35

Image of Woman in Spring Dress with Hands on Hips

Woman in Spring Dress with Hands on Hips 2015.117

Image of Woman in Spring Dress with Hands on Hips

Woman in Spring Dress with Hands on Hips 2015.118

Image of Woman in Striped Dress

Woman in Striped Dress 2015.132

Image of Woman with Black Dress Coat, Fur Scarf and Hat

Woman with Black Dress Coat, Fur Scarf and Hat 2015.33

Image of Woman with Fur Lined Cuff Dress

Woman with Fur Lined Cuff Dress 2015.135

Image of Woman with Hands on Hips

Woman with Hands on Hips 2015.120

Image of Woman with Plaid Dress

Woman with Plaid Dress 2015.136

Image of Woman's Profile with Hat

Woman's Profile with Hat 2015.121

Image of Woman's Profile with Hat

Woman's Profile with Hat 2015.125

Image of Women in calf-length floral dress and gloves

Women in calf-length floral dress and gloves 2015.14

Image of Women with Arms in Motion

Women with Arms in Motion 2015.115

Image of Wool Frocks for Cool Days

Wool Frocks for Cool Days 2015.159



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