Patricia Roberts Fur Coat Magnet

This magnet features a fashion sketch by Patricia Roberts. It is shaped as a cutout of a woman wearing a fur jacket and matching hat.

Roberts was a well-known and accomplished fashion illustrator who worked in Buffalo, New York, for major department stores including Hengerer’s, L.L. Berger, and AM&A’s. Her career spanned from the 1950s through the 1990s, capturing decades of changing fashion trends and local style.

Roberts’ illustrations left a lasting impression on the public, bringing fashion into everyday life through creative and accessible designs. Her work reflects both the history of Buffalo’s department stores and the important role fashion illustration played before the rise of digital advertising.