A portrait of fashion designer Claire McCardell (1905-1958) wearing sunglasses and a turtleneck in front of snow-covered mountains. The sunglasses are her Sun Specs that she designed. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women.

Claire McCardell in sunglasses and turtleneck

Description

A portrait of fashion designer Claire McCardell (1905-1958) wearing sunglasses and a turtleneck in front of snow-covered mountains. The sunglasses are her Sun Specs that she designed. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women.

Creator

unknown

Date

1957

Collection Number

PP238

Dimensions

3 x 4 inches

Object ID

PP238.02.029

Extent

1 print

Resource ID

368

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.