Claire McCardell was a native of Frederick, Md., and one of the most prominent American fashion designers of the 20th century. This week on MarylandHistory's library "underbelly" blog, our volunteer curatorial assistant shares what she's learned over many years studying the extensive McCardell manuscript and garment collection housed at the Maryland Historical Society. Read it at mdhs.org/underbelly. #clairemccardell #marylandhistory #marylandfashion #fashiondesign #womensfashion #fashionarchives #fashionhistory #historyoffashion #historicalfashion