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Wool plaid belted shirtdress with Dolman sleeves and button-down front, designed by Claire McCardell (1905-1958) for Townley. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women.

Orange plaid belted dress

Description

Wool plaid belted shirtdress with Dolman sleeves and button-down front, designed by Claire McCardell (1905-1958) for Townley. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women.

Creator

Date

circa 1945

Contributor(s)

Contributor(s) Notes

Townley Frocks (manufacturer)

Materials

Wool, leather

Object ID

1998.30.3ab

Accession Number

1998.30

Resource ID

21114

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Nancy Ackler, 1998.

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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