Fashion designer Claire McCardell (1905-1958) seated at a desk, possibly located in her office on Seventh Avenue in New York City's Garment District. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women.Verso transcription: Reproduced from the collection of the Library of Congress

Claire McCardell at office desk

Description

Fashion designer Claire McCardell (1905-1958) seated at a desk, possibly located in her office on Seventh Avenue in New York City's Garment District. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women.

Verso transcription: Reproduced from the collection of the Library of Congress

Creator

unknown

Date

circa 1950s

Collection Number

PP238

Dimensions

10 x 8 inches

Object ID

PP238.06.011

Extent

1 print

Resource ID

12318

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

This digital image is made available here for private study, scholarship, and research. Commercial and other uses are prohibited without the permission of the Maryland Center for History and Culture. For more information, visit the MCHC’s Reproductions and Permissions web page.