Patricia Roberts Mini Pocket Notebook

A set of three pocket sized notebooks with blank paper inside and sketches from Patricia Roberts on the front. 

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.