Day ensemble in red, brown and white cotton tattersall comprising dress and jacket
claire mccardell wiseman (1905 – 1958)
Discover Claire McCardell Wiseman's iconic American sportswear designs! Pioneering fashion in the 1900s-1950s, known for Tattersalls & chic, wearable art.
Museum of the City of New York (New York City, United States of America)
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Red, brown and white cotton tattersall plaid. A: Below-knee length dress; sweetheart neckline, large self bow center front; spaghetti straps; fitted natural waist; straight skirt, several pleats from waist, concealed slash pockets; proper left side zipper closure; unlined. B: Bias-cut, waist-length bolero; single-breasted; shawl collar; 3/4-length dolman sleeves; diagonal slash above bust pockets; five glass button center front closure; unlined. Label, A: claire mccardell clothes / by townley.
About this artwork
- Title: Day ensemble in red, brown and white cotton tattersall comprising dress and jacket
- Artist: claire mccardell wiseman
- Year: 1956
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Museum of the City of New York
- Color hue: Amber to Saffron
- Perceived brightness: brilliant

