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Syracuse University: School of Design Receives a Priceless Gift From Fashion Icon
May 16, 2026
SYRACUSE, New York, May 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:

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School of Design Receives a Priceless Gift From Fashion Icon

Couture legend Claire B. Shaeffer's 2,500-piece collection of designer garments, patterns and books, valued at $1.2 million, now calls Syracuse University home.

Eileen Korey

With an extraordinary and unique gift valued at more than $1.2 million, the School of Design in the College of V . . .

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