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Black dress with a round neckline made of crepe silk pleated from the neck to the hem designed by Claire McCardell for the label 'Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley.' The dress has four round brass buttons at the front closure and a matching waist tie. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual,…

Black dress with a round neckline made of crepe silk pleated from the neck to the hem designed by Claire McCardell for the label 'Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley.' The dress has four round brass buttons at the front closure and a matching waist tie. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual,… Side view Side view Back view Hem detail

Pleated crepe silk dress

Description

Black dress with a round neckline made of crepe silk pleated from the neck to the hem designed by Claire McCardell for the label 'Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley.' The dress has four round brass buttons at the front closure and a matching waist tie. 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 crepe

Object ID

1977.68.6

Accession Number

1977.68

Resource ID

22070

Notes

Owned and worn by Mrs. Adrian McCardell (nee Phyllis K. Green), sister-in-law to the designer.

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Adrian McCardell, 1977.68.6.

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