A portrait of fashion designer Claire McCardell (1905-1958) holding a notepad and pencil, modeling a cotton shirtwaist dress of her own design. The dress combines several of her innovations such as big patch pockets, loosely-fitting sleeves, double stitching in contrasting colors, and a softly gathered skirt. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of…

Claire McCardell holding notepad

Description

A portrait of fashion designer Claire McCardell (1905-1958) holding a notepad and pencil, modeling a cotton shirtwaist dress of her own design. The dress combines several of her innovations such as big patch pockets, loosely-fitting sleeves, double stitching in contrasting colors, and a softly gathered skirt. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women.

Verso transcription: Wynn Richards / The courtesy of a credit / line is requested

Creator

Richards, Wynn, 1888-1960

Date

circa 1945

Collection Number

PP238

Dimensions

8 x 10 inches

Object ID

PP238.04.021

Extent

1 print

Resource ID

190

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.