This mug features a white background with black image details, along with a black handle and black interior. The mug displays multiple illustrations created by Patricia Roberts, showcasing fashion, evolving styles, and artistic creativity.
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.
