Description: Program page featuring fashion designs by Columbus, Ohio, fashion designer H. Harold Curmode, from a 1963 fashion show. Curmode was born on July 11, 1928, and moved with his family to Columbus in 1936. He served in the U.S. Army and was discharged in 1952. In 1955, Curmode married Doris Ann Vaughn and began his career as a fashion designer, establishing "The House of Harold." Curmode believed in the versatility of clothing and became known for his multi-piece, interchangeable outfits. By 1960, he was well-established as a local designer in Columbus, and during the 1970s and early 1980s, he collaborated with several local theatre groups as a costume designer. Curmode died in 1989. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV157_B02F06_001
Subjects: Curmode, Harry Harold, 1928-1989 (Designer); Fashion designers; Clothing and dress
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio);
 

Description: Series of fashion sketches from Columbus, Ohio, fashion designer H. Harold Curmode for his self-named line, House of Harold. Curmode was born on July 11, 1928, and moved with his family to Columbus in 1936. He served in the U.S. Army and was discharged in 1952. In 1955, Curmode married Doris Ann Vaughn and began his career as a fashion designer, establishing "The House of Harold." Curmode believed in the versatility of clothing and became known for his multi-piece, interchangeable outfits. By 1960, he was well-established as a local designer in Columbus, and during the 1970s and early 1980s, he collaborated with several local theatre groups as a costume designer. Curmode died in 1989. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV157_B02F01_002
Subjects: Curmode, Harry Harold, 1928-1989 (Designer); Fashion designers; Clothing and dress
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio);
 

Description: A black-and-white 8 x 10 photographic print of of Joanne Montgomery modeling a dress designed by Columbus, Ohio, fashion designer H. Harold Curmode, during his first fashion show in 1960. Curmode was born on July 11, 1928, and moved with his family to Columbus in 1936. He served in the U.S. Army and was discharged in 1952. In 1955, Curmode married Doris Ann Vaughn and began his career as a fashion designer, establishing "The House of Harold." Curmode believed in the versatility of clothing and became known for his multi-piece, interchangeable outfits. By 1960, he was well-established as a local designer in Columbus, and during the 1970s and early 1980s, he collaborated with several local theatre groups as a costume designer. Curmode died in 1989. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV157_B01F04_004
Subjects: Curmode, Harry Harold, 1928-1989 (Designer); Fashion designers; Clothing and dress
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio);
 

Description: A black-and-white 8 x 10 photographic print of Columbus, Ohio, fashion designer H. Harold Curmode with a model, Joanne Montgomery, wearing one of his pieces around the time of his first fashion show in 1960. Curmode was born on July 11, 1928, and moved with his family to Columbus in 1936. He served in the U.S. Army and was discharged in 1952. In 1955, Curmode married Doris Ann Vaughn and began his career as a fashion designer, establishing "The House of Harold." Curmode believed in the versatility of clothing and became known for his multi-piece, interchangeable outfits. By 1960, he was well-established as a local designer in Columbus, and during the 1970s and early 1980s, he collaborated with several local theatre groups as a costume designer. Curmode died in 1989. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV157_B01F04_003
Subjects: Curmode, Harry Harold, 1928-1989 (Designer); Fashion designers; Clothing and dress
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio);
 

Description: Photograph of Columbus, Ohio, fashion designer H. Harold Curmode reading from a script as a model wears one of his pieces, during a 1962 fashion show. Curmode was born on July 11, 1928, and moved with his family to Columbus in 1936. He served in the U.S. Army and was discharged in 1952. In 1955, Curmode married Doris Ann Vaughn and began his career as a fashion designer, establishing "The House of Harold." Curmode believed in the versatility of clothing and became known for his multi-piece, interchangeable outfits. By 1960, he was well-established as a local designer in Columbus, and during the 1970s and early 1980s, he collaborated with several local theatre groups as a costume designer. Curmode died in 1989. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV157_B01F07_001
Subjects: Curmode, Harry Harold, 1928-1989 (Designer); Fashion designers; Clothing and dress
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio);
 

Description: A black-and-white 8 x 10 photographic print of of Joanne Montgomery modeling a white dance dress designed by Columbus, Ohio, fashion designer H. Harold Curmode, during his first fashion show in 1960. Curmode was born on July 11, 1928, and moved with his family to Columbus in 1936. He served in the U.S. Army and was discharged in 1952. In 1955, Curmode married Doris Ann Vaughn and began his career as a fashion designer, establishing "The House of Harold." Curmode believed in the versatility of clothing and became known for his multi-piece, interchangeable outfits. By 1960, he was well-established as a local designer in Columbus, and during the 1970s and early 1980s, he collaborated with several local theatre groups as a costume designer. Curmode died in 1989. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV157_B01F05_004
Subjects: Curmode, Harry Harold, 1928-1989 (Designer); Fashion designers; Clothing and dress
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio);
 

Description: A black-and-white 8 x 10 photographic print of Columbus, Ohio, fashion designer H. Harold Curmode adjusting the hemline on one of his designs worn by model Lee Ruggles. The photograph was taken around the time of Curmode's first fashion show in 1960. Curmode was born on July 11, 1928, and moved with his family to Columbus in 1936. He served in the U.S. Army and was discharged in 1952. In 1955, Curmode married Doris Ann Vaughn and began his career as a fashion designer, establishing "The House of Harold." Curmode believed in the versatility of clothing and became known for his multi-piece, interchangeable outfits. By 1960, he was well-established as a local designer in Columbus, and during the 1970s and early 1980s, he collaborated with several local theatre groups as a costume designer. Curmode died in 1989. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV157_B01F05_005
Subjects: Curmode, Harry Harold, 1928-1989 (Designer); Fashion designers; Clothing and dress
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio);
 

Description: A black-and-white 8 x 10 photographic print of Doris Curmode wearing the fashion designs of her husband, Columbus, Ohio, fashion designer H. Harold Curmode. Several pieces of the outfit are displayed on the floor to show how the design is made up of interchangeable pieces. Curmode believed in the versatility of clothing and became known for his multi-piece, interchangeable outfits. Curmode was born on July 11, 1928, and moved with his family to Columbus in 1936. He served in the U.S. Army and was discharged in 1952. In 1955, Curmode married Doris Ann Vaughn and began his career as a fashion designer, establishing "The House of Harold." By 1960, he was well-established as a local designer in Columbus, and during the 1970s and early 1980s, he collaborated with several local theatre groups as a costume designer. Curmode died in 1989. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV157_B01F05_003
Subjects: Curmode, Harry Harold, 1928-1989 (Designer); Fashion designers; Clothing and dress
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio);
 

Description: Pencil sketch of an outfit designed by Columbus, Ohio, fashion designer H. Harold Curmode. The sketch was done on stationary from Curmode's fashion house the "House of Harold." Curmode was born on July 11, 1928, and moved with his family to Columbus in 1936. He served in the U.S. Army and was discharged in 1952. In 1955, Curmode married Doris Ann Vaughn and began his career as a fashion designer, establishing "The House of Harold." By 1960, he was well-established as a local designer in Columbus, and during the 1970s and early 1980s, he collaborated with several local theatre groups as a costume designer. Curmode died in 1989. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV157_B02F02_001
Subjects: Curmode, Harry Harold, 1928-1989 (Designer); Fashion designers; Clothing and dress
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio);
 

Description: A black-and-white 8 x 10 photographic print of Gabrielle Curmode modeling House of Harold children’s clothing designed by her father, Columbus, Ohio, fashion designer H. Harold Curmode. Curmode was born on July 11, 1928, and moved with his family to Columbus in 1936. He served in the U.S. Army and was discharged in 1952. In 1955, Curmode married Doris Ann Vaughn and began his career as a fashion designer, establishing "The House of Harold." Curmode believed in the versatility of clothing and became known for his multi-piece, interchangeable outfits. By 1960, he was well-established as a local designer in Columbus, and during the 1970s and early 1980s, he collaborated with several local theatre groups as a costume designer. Curmode died in 1989. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV157_B01F08_002
Subjects: Curmode, Harry Harold, 1928-1989 (Designer); Fashion designers; Clothing and dress
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio);
 

Description: Polaroid photograph of a model wearing a tan suit with leopard details designed by Columbus, Ohio, fashion designer H. Harold Curmode. Curmode was born on July 11, 1928, and moved with his family to Columbus in 1936. He served in the U.S. Army and was discharged in 1952. In 1955, Curmode married Doris Ann Vaughn and began his career as a fashion designer, establishing "The House of Harold." Curmode believed in the versatility of clothing and became known for his multi-piece, interchangeable outfits. By 1960, he was well-established as a local designer in Columbus, and during the 1970s and early 1980s, he collaborated with several local theatre groups as a costume designer. Curmode died in 1989. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV157_B01F13_001
Subjects: Curmode, Harry Harold, 1928-1989 (Designer); Fashion designers; Clothing and dress
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio);
 

Description: A black-and-white 8 x 10 photographic print of a model wearing a piece designed by Columbus, Ohio, fashion designer H. Harold Curmode. The model leans against a column in a spotted jumpsuit with matching cape. Curmode was born on July 11, 1928, and moved with his family to Columbus in 1936. He served in the U.S. Army and was discharged in 1952. In 1955, Curmode married Doris Ann Vaughn and began his career as a fashion designer, establishing "The House of Harold." Curmode believed in the versatility of clothing and became known for his multi-piece, interchangeable outfits. By 1960, he was well-established as a local designer in Columbus, and during the 1970s and early 1980s, he collaborated with several local theatre groups as a costume designer. Curmode died in 1989. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV157_B01F12_001
Subjects: Curmode, Harry Harold, 1928-1989 (Designer); Fashion designers; Clothing and dress
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio);