1940s Claire McCardell Black Cotton Dotted Dress with Metal Closures - Rare size_large Temple Arm Length:127mm

Temple Arm Length:127mm

This brilliant Mollie Parnis is so elegant

Made in Germany

wide kimono sleeves

Kiki Hart was a designer in the 1960's who designed upscale garments

1940s Claire McCardell Black Cotton Dotted Dress with Metal Closures - Rare size_large Temple Arm Length:127mmClaire McCardell black cotton dotted fabric dress. The fabric is a heavy woven fabric. The bodice has double bust darts from the waist with brass colored hook closures liken to a bustier. It is inner lined with black fusing. The gathered skirt from the natural waist is 28. 5" long with no lining. Surprise it has pockets! Claire McCardell was an American fashion designer who was head designer for Townley in the late 30s & 40s.