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Display of fashion designer Claire McCardell's (1905-1958) clothing designs at a Lord & Taylor department store. The signage reads “A retrospective exhibition--Claire McCardell clothes, from 1933 to 1953." Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women. Verso transcription: Nick Malan Studio / Photography / 143 East 34th Street…

Lord and Taylor store display

Description

Display of fashion designer Claire McCardell's (1905-1958) clothing designs at a Lord & Taylor department store. The signage reads “A retrospective exhibition--Claire McCardell clothes, from 1933 to 1953." Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women.

Verso transcription: Nick Malan Studio / Photography / 143 East 34th Street New York 16 / Lexington 2-0675

Creator

Date

1953-07-23

Language(s)

Collection Number

PP238

Dimensions

8 x 10 inches

Object ID

PP238.07.019

Extent

1 print

Resource ID

195

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

This digital image is made available here for private study, scholarship, and research. Commercial and other uses are prohibited without the permission of the Maryland Center for History and Culture. For more information, visit the MCHC’s Reproductions and Permissions web page.