CLAIRE MCCARDELL CORDUROY DAY DRESS, AMERICA, 1950s

Midnight navy corduroy bias cut dress w/ short dolman sleeve, narrow V-neck front & back, fitted W w/ inverted V & arrow embroidered dart at CF & CB skirt pleats, 2 inset H pockets, flared, full skirt

Both w/ pockets & labeled: 1 mustard cotton shirt-waist dress, narrow long skirt, white top-stitching, B 36"-38", W 30", L 48", (2 small stains back skirt, belt missing); 1 dark green linen, sleeveles

1 synthetic crimson w/ persimmon draped triangular collar, plunging V neck & self cord belt, pleated 4 panel full skirt w/ 2 inset H pockets, c. 1949-1953, label "Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley",

Pink cotton w/ satin weave stripe over printed w/ purple & pink pear sprig, semi-bias cut shaped bodice w/ CF brass hook closures, CB diagonal attached bands to worn as short sleeve & tied in bow at C

Purple & white madras, sleeveless, ballet neckline w/ keyhole & attached tie sashes, dirndle skirt, 2 pockets, labeled, B 36", W to 29", L 43", (belt missing) excellent.

Claire Mccardell Style Red & Yellow Printed Cotton Day Dress, ca. early 1950s.

Button front day dress with dolman sleeve, narrow neckband with self tie, front fan pleats and back V tucked into a wide waistband, full skirt with side seam pockets and pleats. Townley label. B-36, W

1 midnight navy day dress w/ pleated collar, short SLV, turn back cuff w/ small velvet bows, velvet belt, full skirt w/ inset cording in undulating wave pattern, B 44.5", W 28", L 44", (light stain CF

1 rayon halter dress w/ shirt collar, red CF buttons & oversized draped pockets to front full gathered skirt, B 34", W 25", L 45.5", (CF snaps detached w/ green oxidization stains, 3.5" x 0.5" light s

1 rayon halter dress w/ shirt collar, red CF buttons & oversized draped pockets to front full gathered skirt, B 34", W 25", L 45.5", (CF snaps detached w/ green oxidization stains, 3.5" x 0.5" light s

Pea green & orange stripe, B 34", W 27", (small mend above W, tiny fabric pull near hem, darts let out) very good.

Ivory with turquoise splatter print having short dolman sleeve, jewel neck bodice gathered above wide waistband with two self bows, front opening having three gold tone hook closures. Labeled. B-36, W

Polychrome stripe cut on the bias having 3/4 dolman sleeve pleated at the shoulder, front hook & eye closures, set-in waist with circle skirt, side seam pockets. Townley label. B-34, W-24, L-41. Excel

Mustard w/ pink & green print, B 38", W 30", (missing hook at neck, hem lowered, tiny skirt stain, belt missing) very good.

Both labeled & identically styled w/ small collars, full dolman sleeves, wide midriff bands & full skirts w/ pockets: 1 orange w/ Victorian boot print, B 36", W 25", L 45", (stain at left shoulder, 4"

Black & red wool plaid w/ oversized flat kerchief collar, ray permanent pleated body, 3/4 length sleeve w/ pleating bellow elbow, CB W yoke w/ inserted extended W tabs into tie at CF, label "Claire Mc

Red with yellow repeating stylized totem devices, short sleeve front wrap with four metal ring & clip closures, full skirt set in triangular front yoke, side pockets, Townley label. B-32, W-22, L-43.

Bias-cut orange cotton having black and white woven plaid, semi-boned bodice ruched at the sides along with wide sash forming back and long waist tie. Labeled. B-34, W-22, L-43. Together with a pink a

1 "Claire McCardell" chocolate silk faille day dress, B 38", W to 28", L 46", (stains lower skirt, 2 missing buttons) fair; 1 1960s pink silk coat, rhinestone ball buttons, B to 40", L 56", (cig hole

Claire McCardell by Townley Navy Blue Dress, ca. 1950's Armpit to armpit 17" Waist 12" CB Length 38.5"

1 black synthetic long sleeve day dress w/ pink & black window check plaid applied apron front w/ self-ruffle edging into back yoke, CF button closures & black fabric covered belt, label "A Jean Desse

Silk organza princess line dress overlayed w/ embroidered mesh w/ gel sequins, rhinestones & facetted glass drops, bateau neckline, SS zip closure, pellon lining in skirt, bodice lined in silk organza

1 custom black velvet evening gown, long tapered sleeve w/ self-covered buttons, plunging V-neck, evening skirt w/ hobble skirt inspired pulled drapes at CF & CF slit, c. 1937-1939, label "Joset Walke

Groom's black wedding coat & vest, label "Lee Bros, Decorah Iowa", C 40", L 35", vest C 38", L 17", excellent; 1 traveling dress for honeymoon in plaid weave w/ high collar, front & back yoke trimmed