Fashion designer Claire McCardell (1905-1958) as a child next to her brother Adrian (1908-2002) in a baby carriage. The children were born in Frederick, Maryland to Eleanor (1880-1968) and Adrian McCardell (1873-1945), who was a state senator and president of the Frederick County National Bank. Claire McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear…

Claire McCardell with her brother

Description

Fashion designer Claire McCardell (1905-1958) as a child next to her brother Adrian (1908-2002) in a baby carriage. The children were born in Frederick, Maryland to Eleanor (1880-1968) and Adrian McCardell (1873-1945), who was a state senator and president of the Frederick County National Bank. Claire McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women.

Verso transcription: Adrian / Claire

Creator

unknown

Date

circa 1908

Collection Number

PP238

Dimensions

2.25 x 3.75 inches

Object ID

PP238.01.002

Extent

1 print

Resource ID

16814

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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