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Claire McCardell

Dress

Maker

Claire McCardell (American, 1905-1958), designer

Title

Dress

Year

ca. 1950

Medium

  • wool

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • wool

Materials

wool

Dimensions

121.9 cm (48 inches) (center back length)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Label: Claire McCardell

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Warren E. Teixeira, RISD Textile Design Department

Object Number

58.173.1A

Type

  • Costume

Exhibition History

Sophomore Apparel Design Project--Drawings Inspired by Costumes by McCardell and Cashin
May 08, 1984 – May 14, 1984

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Claire McCardell (American, 1905-1958), designer
Dress, ca. 1950
wool
121.9 cm (48 inches) (center back length)
Gift of Mrs. Warren E. Teixeira, RISD Textile Design Department 58.173.1A

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