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Jumpsuit Vera Maxwell (American, 1903–1995) Date: 1945 Culture: American Medium: wool Dimensions: Length at CB: 61 in. (154.9 cm) 1940s Pants, 40's Fashion, American Costume, Fashion Jobs, Workwear Casual, History Of Fashion, Rosie The Riveter, Costume Collection, Uniform Fashion

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Vera Maxwell | Jumpsuit | American | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Jumpsuit Vera Maxwell (American, 1903–1995) Date: 1945 Culture: American Medium: wool Dimensions: Length at CB: 61 in. (154.9 cm)

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Vera Maxwell | Suit | American | The Metropolitan Museum of Art Vera Maxwell, Black Day Dress, The Met Museum, Black Day, Fashion 1940s, Education Art, Model Outfit, The First Americans, Smithsonian Institution

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Wool Suit 1945. In her own notes, this suit is repeatedly referenced as the "Fencer Suit." Throughout her career, she repeated this silhouette, making it one of her classics. The pockets, trimmed with braid, are actually inspired by the Hussar uniforms she saw in Vienna when visiting as a child. Wartime Fashion, 40's Fashion, 1940s Outfits, Uniform Style, Vintage Retro Clothing, Fashion 1940s, 1940's Fashion, Office Skirt, 20th Century Fashion

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Vera Maxwell | Suit | American | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

With a dream of being a dancer, Vera Maxwell arrived in the fashion world through the back door. Working first as a showroom model, she then became interested in the actual construction of the clothes

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Beige wool ensemble, by Vera Maxwell, American, 1945. Maxwell states that her first "real" design job was with Adler & Adler, where she worked from 1936-1937 and afterwards, found contract work to be very advantageous. Her classic, comfortable and timeless designs continued to garner praise and in 1947 she opened a business under her own name, Vera Maxwell Originals. Her career outlasted that of her contemporaries, as she did not stop designing until 1985. Luxury Vintage Costume Outerwear, Martel Maxwell, Luxury Fitted Historical Outerwear, Vintage Tailored Costume Outerwear, Luxury Vintage Single-breasted Outerwear, Vera Maxwell, Early 20th Century Fashion, Military Dresses, Fashion 1940s

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Vera Maxwell | Ensemble | American | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige wool ensemble, by Vera Maxwell, American, 1945. Maxwell states that her first "real" design job was with Adler & Adler, where she worked from 1936-1937 and afterwards, found contract work to be very advantageous. Her classic, comfortable and timeless designs continued to garner praise and in 1947 she opened a business under her own name, Vera Maxwell Originals. Her career outlasted that of her contemporaries, as she did not stop designing until 1985.

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Pink floral-print silk evening dress (without red wool coat with fur collar), by Vera Maxwell, American, ca. 1957. The choice of using floral fabric for the dress and red wool for the coat of this evening ensemble are hallmarks of Maxwell's work. To complete the piece and add a touch of elegance, she has lined the coat with the dress fabric, another of her characteristics. Color was also important to the designer, as she used vibrant, vivid color schemes. Dior New Look, 1950s Fashion Women, New Look Fashion, Costume Collection, Style Challenge, 1950s Fashion, Metropolitan Museum, Historical Clothing, Leather Coat

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Vera Maxwell | Evening ensemble | American | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pink floral-print silk evening dress (without red wool coat with fur collar), by Vera Maxwell, American, ca. 1957. The choice of using floral fabric for the dress and red wool for the coat of this evening ensemble are hallmarks of Maxwell's work. To complete the piece and add a touch of elegance, she has lined the coat with the dress fabric, another of her characteristics. Color was also important to the designer, as she used vibrant, vivid color schemes.

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Sweater Vera Maxwell (American, 1903–1995) Date: ca. 1950 1950s Tops, Vera Maxwell, Old Fashioned Style, Claire Mccardell, 1950s Fashion Women, Dresses 1950s, Brooklyn Museum, Fashion 1950s, Style Lookbook

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Vera Maxwell | Sweater | American | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sweater Vera Maxwell (American, 1903–1995) Date: ca. 1950

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Uniform by Vera Maxwell ca. 1965 for guides at the Lincoln Center. Vera Maxwell, Ensemble Blazer, 1960s Fashion Women, American Uniform, Vintage Fashion 1960s, Fashion Timeline, 1960s Dresses, Blazer Blouse, Business Casual Wear

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Vera Maxwell | Uniform | American | The Metropolitan Museum of Art

With a dream of being a dancer, Vera Maxwell arrived in the fashion world through the back door. Working first as a showroom model, she then became interested in the actual construction of the clothes

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The #Wimbledon women's singles final is underway! Check out this Vera Maxwell tennis ensemble: http://met.org/1pWOPU9 pic.twitter.com/4MNaqyGPAL Vera Maxwell, Vintage Fashion 1970, Fashion 1970s, Tennis Outfits, 1970's Fashion, Sport Clothing, Brooklyn Museum, Vintage Tennis, History Of Fashion

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Dorian Leigh wearing suit by Vera Maxwell with yellow cinched-waist jacket over slim dark skirt.…” Dorian Leigh, Dark Skirts, 1950 Fashion, Classic Glamour, Waist Jacket, Vintage Closet, Model Looks, History Of Fashion, American Fashion Designers

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Dorian Leigh wearing suit by Vera Maxwell with yellow cinched-waist jacket over slim dark skirt.…”

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