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A silk foulard dress designed by Claire McCardell (1905-1958) for the label 'Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley.' The fabric of this dress is reminiscent of men's silk tie. The dress features a capelet, a spaghetti string closure at the neck, and a bias-cut skirt. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable…

A silk foulard dress designed by Claire McCardell (1905-1958) for the label 'Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley.' The fabric of this dress is reminiscent of men's silk tie. The dress features a capelet, a spaghetti string closure at the neck, and a bias-cut skirt. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable… Side view Side view Back view

Dress

Description

A silk foulard dress designed by Claire McCardell (1905-1958) for the label 'Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley.' The fabric of this dress is reminiscent of men's silk tie. The dress features a capelet, a spaghetti string closure at the neck, and a bias-cut skirt. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women.

Creator

Date

circa 1950

Contributor(s)

Contributor(s) Notes

Townley Frocks (Manufacturer)

Materials

Silk, foulard

Object ID

2024.14

Accession Number

2024.14

Resource ID

22079

Credit Line

Museum Purchase, 2024.14

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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