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Suit — Accession C.I.49.37.25a–c

Suit — Accession C.I.49.37.25a–c. Museum: The Metropolitan Museum of Art; Date: 1942; Makers: Claire McCardell, Townley Frocks; Medium: wool, cotton

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Object
Suit
Accession number
C.I.49.37.25a–c
Date
1942
Makers
  • Claire McCardell
  • Townley Frocks
Medium
wool, cotton
Dimensions
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Classification
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Department
Costume Institute
Culture
American
Credit line
Gift of Claire McCardell, 1949
Museum
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
House
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Garment family
daywear
Era
Wartime & utility (1940–1946)
Season
—
Material family
  • wool
  • cotton