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Fashion designer Claire McCardell (1905-1958) standing in between the strings of a beaded curtain. She smiles at the camera while pushing the curtain aside. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women.

Claire McCardell opening a curtain

Description

Fashion designer Claire McCardell (1905-1958) standing in between the strings of a beaded curtain. She smiles at the camera while pushing the curtain aside. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women.

Creator

Date

1954

Collection Number

PP238

Dimensions

8 x 10 inches

Object ID

PP238.04.019

Extent

1 print

Resource ID

16842

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Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

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