Fashion designer Claire McCardell (1905-1958) standing on a balcony in New York City, New York. Behind her is the top of the New York Central Building (now the Helmsley Building) and in the background at right is the Waldorf Astoria located in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of the city. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered…

Claire McCardell on balcony in New York City

Description

Fashion designer Claire McCardell (1905-1958) standing on a balcony in New York City, New York. Behind her is the top of the New York Central Building (now the Helmsley Building) and in the background at right is the Waldorf Astoria located in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of the city. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women.

Creator

unknown

Date

circa 1935-1950

Collection Number

PP238

Dimensions

2.25 x 2.25 inches

Object ID

PP238.05.027

Extent

1 print

Resource ID

16892

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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