72.61.182

Images (4)

Exposed_23 72.61.182 (floral dress), 75.183.80 (nightgown)

Eco-Fashion_39 Left to right 89.54.2 (vest), 72.61.182 (dress), 88.18.1 (textile wall), P88.56.7 (shoes case), 94.68.5 (hat case), 93.50.1 (necklace case), 75.120.1 (bag case), 70.57.59 (dress and stole), 2002.82.2 (black dress)

Exposed_02 Left to right 90.190.4 (dress), U.877 (slip), 72.61.182 (floral dress), 75.183.80 (nightgown), 2012.4.1 (bag case), 98.98.1 (dress), 80.113.40 (corset), 2014.5.1 (dress)

Object: Evening dress

Designer: Claire McCardell (1905 - 1958)

Date: 1950

Medium: Printed nylon

Country: USA

Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Adrian McCardell

Object number: 72.61.182

DescriptionSummer evening shift with nightgown silhouette in sheer white crimped nylon printed with design of long stem red roses; rouleau straps and sash

Label Text:The look of 1950s sleepwear directly influenced fashion. Claire McCardell was one of the first fashion designers to adopt nylon fabrics typically used in lingerie and sleepwear.

In Collection(s)

1950s

Exhibitions:

Claire McCardell and the American Look
Eco-Fashion: Going Green
Exposed: A History of Lingerie