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Designer: Claire McCardell

1905-1958

Manufacturer: Everfast Fabrics

Designer: Nina Lewin

Medium: Multicolor cotton
Date: 1952
Country: USA
Credit: Gift of Gerta Harriton
The fabric used for this dress was titled "Serape," after the Latin American shawl of the same name. McCardell cut the fabric on an angle and matched the stripes to create a bold design that emphasizes the small waist and full skirt.
Object Number: 98.110.1
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