McCardell, Claire, 1905-1958
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Claire McCardell clothing samples collection
Collection — Box OSxxx-1: [Barcode: 31207034047336]
Identifier: KA-0125-01
Abstract
This collection consists of one iridescent red dress and one light blue and white houndstooth shirt, both designed by Claire McCardell (1905-1958).
Dates:
before 1950; circa 1955
Claire McCardell fashion sketches
Collection
Identifier: KA-0082-01
Abstract
Claire McCardell (1905-1958) graduated from the New York School of Fine and Applied Art (later, Parsons School of Design) in 1928 and later became a pivotal figure in American ready-to-wear fashion. In 1944, McCardell returned to Parsons as a critic and instructor, a position she held for the rest of her life. The collection contains roughly 9,000 of McCardell's sketches, dated 1931 to 1958; mostly produced for Townley Frocks.
Dates:
1931 - 1958