In this #MuseumMomentofZen, you see detailed imagery in a dress Marylander Claire McCardell designed using the Modern Master Series fabric. Inspired by the source motif Evening Enchantment, a painting by Marc Chagall, McCardell cleverly pleated the fabric to best highlight Chagall’s artwork, particularly the violinist. The flowers and violinist were reoccurring symbols used by Chagall, referencing his childhood and joyful life of a Russian shtetl. Image: 1998.19 a-b. Printed Cotton Wool Knit Dress. Designed by Claire McCardell (1905-1958). Worn by Natalie Mendeloff. Maryland Historical Society. Gift of Natalie Mendeloff. #marylandhistory #clairemccardell #marylandfashion #fashionhistory #fashionarchives