Eloise’s 40th Anniversary
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In the lower left of the exhibit is a
placard with the following:
With the lines:
"I am Eloise
I am six
I am a city child
I live at the Plaza"
author Kay Thompson introduced a
precocious imp whose exploits in
the hallways and reception rooms
of the elegant Plaza Hotel at
Central Park South and Fifty-ninth
street, have delighted readers and
listeners for more than forty years.
Artist Hilary Knight’s drawing for
the 1955 book, Eloise, were
equally engaging. The collaborative
effort led to enduring success for
the book and its character.
In 1996, at the request of the
Museum of the City of New York,
Mr. Knight created this eight-by-six
foot handpainted screen – like a
life-size page from the original
book – of Eloise’s room at the Plaza
Hotel. The three-dimensional
Eloise, in the form of a chair, was
handpainted by Mr. Knight. Those
familiar with the story recognize
Eloise’s doll Saylor, her dog
Weenie, her turtle Skipperdee, and
the pigeon from the Sherry-
Netherland who sits on the
windowsill. An ice-cream sundae,
served on Plaza Hotel china has
just been delivered from room
service. A cloth doll, made by the
Hol-le Toy Company, New York, in
1957, portrays Eloise wearing her
distinctive costume of white blouse
and navy blue pleated skirt.
Eloise Exhibit
Museum of the City of New York
1220 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10029
212/534-1672
In the lower left of the exhibit is a
placard with the following:
With the lines:
"I am Eloise
I am six
I am a city child
I live at the Plaza"
author Kay Thompson introduced a
precocious imp whose exploits in
the hallways and reception rooms
of the elegant Plaza Hotel at
Central Park South and Fifty-ninth
street, have delighted readers and
listeners for more than forty years.
Artist Hilary Knight’s drawing for
the 1955 book, Eloise, were
equally engaging. The collaborative
effort led to enduring success for
the book and its character.
In 1996, at the request of the
Museum of the City of New York,
Mr. Knight created this eight-by-six
foot handpainted screen – like a
life-size page from the original
book – of Eloise’s room at the Plaza
Hotel. The three-dimensional
Eloise, in the form of a chair, was
handpainted by Mr. Knight. Those
familiar with the story recognize
Eloise’s doll Saylor, her dog
Weenie, her turtle Skipperdee, and
the pigeon from the Sherry-
Netherland who sits on the
windowsill. An ice-cream sundae,
served on Plaza Hotel china has
just been delivered from room
service. A cloth doll, made by the
Hol-le Toy Company, New York, in
1957, portrays Eloise wearing her
distinctive costume of white blouse
and navy blue pleated skirt.
Eloise Exhibit
Museum of the City of New York
1220 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10029
212/534-1672
Museum Location
About the Exhibit
Eloise Exibit
Eloise's 40th anniversary in 1995
was celebrated by parties and
media events. Although Kay
Thompson declined to participate,
Hilary Knight did. Mr. Knight
designed some special anniversary
pictures of Eloise.
Eloise is a party girl and has a lot
to celebrate. Read about all the
festivities.
An Exhibition in East Hampton by
the Artist Who Drew Eloise
New York Times
July 31, 1995
Eloise, Eloise, Eloise
New York Newsday
August 16, 1995
Lordy Lordy Lordy 'Eloise' Turns 40
The Baltimore Sun
September 18, 1995
Eloise, the 6-Year-Old, Marks
Milestone at Plaza
Philadelphia Inquirer
September 21, 1995
Impish 'Eloise' Holds Eternal Court
Over Hotel and Enchanted Readers
Dallas Morning News
November 29, 1995
Eloise is a party girl and has a lot
to celebrate. Read about all the
festivities.
An Exhibition in East Hampton by
the Artist Who Drew Eloise
New York Times
July 31, 1995
Eloise, Eloise, Eloise
New York Newsday
August 16, 1995
Lordy Lordy Lordy 'Eloise' Turns 40
The Baltimore Sun
September 18, 1995
Eloise, the 6-Year-Old, Marks
Milestone at Plaza
Philadelphia Inquirer
September 21, 1995
Impish 'Eloise' Holds Eternal Court
Over Hotel and Enchanted Readers
Dallas Morning News
November 29, 1995
Eloise’s Birthday in the News
40 Eloise's Lithograph
Happy Birthday Eloise
"Eloise is one of the more delightfully fiendish literary heroines of our time." -- Edward I. Koch (former NYC mayor!!!)
Pink and Black Ball
Pink and Black Ball Scrapbook
(click images to enlarge)
The Plaza Hotel with spotlights, a pink carpet, Eloise
balloon and Eloise Flags to welcome the guests at the
ball.
The Palm Court alive with fresh roses in every shade of
pink and party goers in pink and black formal attire.
(R) Brenda Bowen, v-p and publisher of
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing was
interviewed by (L) Joan Rivers.
Evelyn Rudie, who played Eloise in the 1956
Playhouse 90 telecast. (Inset) with Eloise
illustrator, Hilary Knight
(R) Carol Shaw, creator of LORAC cosmetics
and the new Eloise lipstick, parties with (L)
Tracy van Straaten, S&S Associate Director
of Publicity.
Hilary Knight (R)
arrives at the ball
with his guest
Phoebe Leger (L)
wearing an Eloise
skirt designed by
Mr. Knight.
NEW YORK -- Oct.
20, 1999 -- Kenn
Viselman (L),
Chairman and CEO
of The itsy bitsy
Entertainment
Company, and
Joan Rivers (R)
celebrate the
reissue of the
children's book
Eloise at The Pink
and Black Ball at
The Plaza Hotel
on Tuesday,
October 12th.
Ball Guests were treated to an Eloise
Emergency Hotel Kit, modeled after the
1950's version, as a party favor.
40th Anniversary
Eloise Marketing Item
Eloise Charity Auctions
Over the years, quite a number of Eloise items have been auctioned for charity. Here are a few:
"Mooooooooo It's Me, ELOISE"
The statue was sponsored by Simon and Schuster
for NYC Cow Parade 2000. Cosw were auctioned
with proceeds benefiting six NYC charities.
Eloise’s Ultimate Doll Auction
The dolls, valued at five million dollars and
adorned with diamonds, furs designer dresses
and Swarovski crystal jeweled accessories were
aucitoned for charity in 2000.
Eloise Considers the Stage
This fabulous original Eloise drawing by
Hilary Knight is available at the silent
auction to benefit the Bay Street
Theatre’s 2002 Summer Gala.
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"Tiaras to Benefit New York Public Library"
In keeping with his character's rebellious nature, Eloise illustrator Hilary Knight
jettisoned the genteel tiara and substituted it with a "T-Hair-A", two wild
headpieces - a daytime and an evening version for Eloise.
