CLAIRE MCCARDELL SILK SWIM ENSEMBLE, 1950

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  • Lot: 208
  • November 2009 Museum Fashion & Textile Sale
  • New York City
Silk twill, watercolor effect pink & aqua splotches w/ small black scattered semi-circles: swim suit w/ diaper-like bottom, brass hooks & eyes side closure, large fabric piece attaches to bottom front, joins behind neck w/ single hook & eye to form a cowl halter, 2nd brass hook & eye joins fabric at low back, W 23"; wrap & tie over-skirt, "claire mccardell clothes by townley" label, W 24", L 17", (silk faded, fragile, both pieces w/ tears & mends) fair. Ingenious design, rare mccardell garment. BM

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  • Category: Sporting
  • Era: 1950-1967
  • Condition: Very Good

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