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Short-sleeved pleated dress with a boat neck, deep pockets, and a side zipper—designed by Claire McCardell (1905-1958) for the label 'Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley.' Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women.

Short-sleeved pleated dress with a boat neck, deep pockets, and a side zipper—designed by Claire McCardell (1905-1958) for the label 'Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley.' Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women. Side view Side view Back view

Yellow paisley silk dress

Description

Short-sleeved pleated dress with a boat neck, deep pockets, and a side zipper—designed by Claire McCardell (1905-1958) for the label 'Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley.' Born in Frederick, Maryland, McCardell pioneered the creation of casual, comfortable American sportswear for women.

Creator

Date

circa 1935-1955

Contributor(s)

Contributor(s) Notes

Townley Frocks (manufacturer)

Materials

Silk

Dimensions

Bust: 34 inches; shoulders: 22 inches; waist: 28 inches. sleeve: 10 inches from underarm to cuff; skirt length: 27 inches; neckline opening: 13 inches wide.

Object ID

2022.25.6

Accession Number

2022.25

Resource ID

22075

Credit Line

Gift of Marlene Young, 2022.25.

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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