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Fashion designer Claire McCardell (1905-1958) standing on a beach wearing a black bathing suit with white piping. She smiles at the camera and holds a towel. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women.

Claire McCardell on beach

Description

Fashion designer Claire McCardell (1905-1958) standing on a beach wearing a black bathing suit with white piping. She smiles at the camera and holds a towel. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women.

Creator

Date

circa 1940-1958

Collection Number

PP238

Dimensions

2.5 x 2.5 inches

Object ID

PP238.10.004

Extent

1 photograph

Resource ID

16906

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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