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Matching navy separates designed by Claire McCardell (1905-1958) for the label 'Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley.' The jacket has leather buckle closures and Dolman sleeves, while the skirt is fitted at the hips and straight, cut at the calf. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women.

Matching navy separates designed by Claire McCardell (1905-1958) for the label 'Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley.' The jacket has leather buckle closures and Dolman sleeves, while the skirt is fitted at the hips and straight, cut at the calf. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women. Side view Side view Back view

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Description

Matching navy separates designed by Claire McCardell (1905-1958) for the label 'Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley.' The jacket has leather buckle closures and Dolman sleeves, while the skirt is fitted at the hips and straight, cut at the calf. Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women.

Creator

Date

1950-1960

Contributor(s)

Contributor(s) Notes

Townley Frocks (Manufacturer)

Materials

Fabric, leather, metal

Object ID

2023.8.2a.b

Accession Number

2023.8

Resource ID

22076

Credit Line

Gift of Lisa Jensen in memory of Virginia Whitmore Kelly, 2023.8.2a.b.

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Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

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