Fashion designer Claire McCardell (1905-1958) boards a Royal Dutch Airlines plane with an unidentified man while waving to the camera. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women.

Claire McCardell boarding Royal Dutch Airlines plane

Description

Fashion designer Claire McCardell (1905-1958) boards a Royal Dutch Airlines plane with an unidentified man while waving to the camera. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women.

Creator

unknown

Date

circa 1955

Collection Number

PP238

Dimensions

8 x 10 inches

Object ID

PP238.03.006

Extent

1 print

Resource ID

189

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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