A portrait of fashion designer Claire McCardell (1905-1958) seated, with her hands placed in front of her. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women.Verso transcription: Shelburne Studios / 439 Madison Ave. N.Y.C.

Portrait of Claire McCardell

Description

A portrait of fashion designer Claire McCardell (1905-1958) seated, with her hands placed in front of her. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women.

Verso transcription: Shelburne Studios / 439 Madison Ave. N.Y.C.

Creator

Shelburne Studios (New York, N.Y.)

Date

circa 1940

Collection Number

PP238

Dimensions

11 x 14 inches

Object ID

PP238.11.012

Extent

1 print

Resource ID

330

Notes

Many brown spots on verso.

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.