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Born in Frederick, Maryland, Claire McCardell (1905-1958) pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women. Like many of her designs, this black silk taffeta shirtwaist dress features Dolman sleeves and deep useful pockets.

Shirtwaist dress

Description

Born in Frederick, Maryland, Claire McCardell (1905-1958) pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women. Like many of her designs, this black silk taffeta shirtwaist dress features Dolman sleeves and deep useful pockets.

Creator

Date

circa 1940s

Contributor(s)

Contributor(s) Notes

Townley Frocks (Manufacturer)

Materials

Silk taffeta, lace

Object ID

2022.25.4

Accession Number

2022.25

Resource ID

21118

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Marlene Young, 2022.

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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