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Cotton canvas dress designed by Claire McCardell (1905-1958) for the label 'Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley.' This navy and merlot sundress features a handy side zipper and McCardell’s trademark application of striped fabric cut on the bias, creating an inverted “v” of interest at the center of the ruched bodice. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell…

Cotton canvas dress designed by Claire McCardell (1905-1958) for the label 'Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley.' This navy and merlot sundress features a handy side zipper and McCardell’s trademark application of striped fabric cut on the bias, creating an inverted “v” of interest at the center of the ruched bodice. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell… Side view Side view Back

Navy and Merlot sundress

Description

Cotton canvas dress designed by Claire McCardell (1905-1958) for the label 'Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley.' This navy and merlot sundress features a handy side zipper and McCardell’s trademark application of striped fabric cut on the bias, creating an inverted “v” of interest at the center of the ruched bodice. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women.

Creator

Date

circa 1940

Contributor(s)

Contributor(s) Notes

Townley Frocks (manufacturer)

Materials

Cotton canvas

Object ID

2024.16

Accession Number

2024.16

Resource ID

22082

Credit Line

Museum purchase.

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.