RARE CLAIRE MCCARDELL SWIM ENSEMBLE, 1950

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  • Lot: 112
  • March 2010 NYC
  • New York City
Silk twill, watercolor effect pink & aqua splotches w/ small black scattered semi-circles: swim suit w/ diaper bottom, brass hook & eye side closure, large fabric piece attaches to bottom front, joins behind neck w/ single hook & eye to form 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, tears & mends) ingenious design, fair. BMCC


  • Price Realized: $ 540
  • Category: Sporting
  • Era: 1950-1967
  • Condition: Fair

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