A full-body portrait of fashion designer Claire McCardell standing among metal triangles suspended from the ceiling. McCardell's attire is reminiscent of her “Monastic” dress, a style defined by its loose shape and lack of a defined waistline until the wearer used a belt to cinch in the fabric.

Portrait of Claire McCardell with metal triangles

Description

A full-body portrait of fashion designer Claire McCardell standing among metal triangles suspended from the ceiling. McCardell's attire is reminiscent of her “Monastic” dress, a style defined by its loose shape and lack of a defined waistline until the wearer used a belt to cinch in the fabric.

Creator

Matter, Herbert, 1907-1984

Date

circa 1940

Collection Number

PP238

Dimensions

10 x 13.5 inches

Object ID

PP238.11.009

Extent

1 print

Resource ID

2478

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.