CLAIRE MCCARDELL SUMMER DRESS, AMERICA, EARLY 1950s

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

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

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

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

Cotton crepe w/ scoop neckline & spaghetti straps, long gathered skirt, self fabric cord waist tie, labeled, B 34"-36", W 26.5", L 52", (small back skirt stain) fair.

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

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",

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Both red Rayon blend w/ convertible halter strap & manufacturer tag “ National Knitted Outerwear Associate”: 1 w/ plaid scarf drape, 1950s, B 33"-35.5", W 24"-26", H 30", L 23", (bodice li

Silk satin evening dress w/ deep surplice fold-over neckline bodice pleated to W w/ draped tabs, spaghetti straps, piped W, narrow full length skirt w/ kick at CB, label "Ceil Chapman", B 35.5", W 25"

Printed silk twill faux wrap party dress printed in pink rose & green foliate motifs w/ gathered & pleated crossover bodice & W band into twist at left W & continuing into faux wrap front skirt panel,

Cream silk satin strapless evening dress w/ appliquéd brown guipure floral lace motifs, fitted bodice, pleated W band into flat bow at CB, full knife pleated skirt, integrated tulle petticoat, labe

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

2 suits from Truman's Drug Store, Brainbridge, NY: 1 blue w/ peekaboo blue & white striped insert w/ buttons & button on halter strap, w/ manufacturer tag “ National Knitted Outerwear Associate&

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