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Claire McCardell

dress

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Claire McCardell (American, 1905-1958), designer

Title

dress

Year

ca. 1952

Dimensions

124.5 cm (49 inches) (length)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Label: Claire McCardell

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Peter Westervelt

Object Number

65.030

Type

  • Costume

Exhibition History

American Style
Masterpieces of Fashion, 1880-1968
Jul 11, 1986 – Dec 07, 1986
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. 1952
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124.5 cm (49 inches) (length)
Gift of Mrs. Peter Westervelt 65.030

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