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