Description: From a legendary collector in Philadelphia, a rare opportunity to own a piece of fashion history similar to garments acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. This stunning dress is a McCardell classic, the Grecian goddess/monastic empire waisted, in rare excellent condition, with soft pleats and long thin sashes that can be tied different ways. McCardell was the leading image for the Met's recent Women Dressing Women exhibit. As they write: "Tying at the waist and neckline became an element used universally by Claire McCardell. The folk tradition yielded to First Empire proto-modernism, especially in clothing for the evening. For McCardell, this plebeian and even rustic naturalism could be sustained for evening through the force of its simple lines and its approximation to the haute-couture draping of Madeleine Vionnet and Madame Grès." This model is in two shades of harvest gold, perfect for autumn cocktail parties. There is a very similar one at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. See photos for measurements. Best for a modern 4-6 on the petite side, but the string belt and flowing back will accommodate a range of sizes. Exquisitely constructed and maintained. Do not hesitate to ask for more photos or any other questions. Happy bidding!
Price: 975 USD
Location: Brooklyn, New York
End Time: 2024-11-07T15:17:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Claire McCardell
Occasion: Cocktail
Decade: 1950s
Color: Gold
Style: Empire Waist
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Rayon Faille By Stonecutters
Look: Classic
