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Tiffany Co. Ruby Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, circa 1940s
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Brooch in 14K Yellow gold , Circa 1940's 14 kt., Brooch composed of a cluster
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1940s Italian Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Patriotic UNCLE SAM S HAT BROOCH, enamel and baguetts, signed TRIFARI, 1940s
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Stuttgart, DE
'AMERICA FIRST' WW2 US paftriotlic oncle Sam's hat brooch singed TRIFARI 1940's, enamel red and 6
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Crystal, Rhodium, Enamel

1940s French Sapphire and Diamond, Cultured Pearl and Platinum Spray Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
also hallmarked with the maker's mark 'BTES G.D.G'. This vintage 1940's gemstone brooch is supplied
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1940s French Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Platinum

Vintage Sterling Pave Invisibly Set Amethyst Emerald Diamante Brooch Circa 1940s
By Nordic Silver Co Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Sterling Pave Invisibly Set Amethyst Emerald Diamante Brooch Circa 1940s. Emerald and
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1940s American Modern Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Mixed Metal, Sterling Silver

1940s Raymond Yard Ruby Diamond Gold Retro Clip Acanthus Leaves Brooches
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Raymond Yard 1940s Acanthus Leaves Retro Clip Brooches Gold Ruby Diamond Raymond Yard retro ruby
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

William Spratling Amethyst Silver Parrot Pin Brooch Vintage Taxco Mexico 1940s
By William Spratling
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Fantastic William Spratling "Lorenzo" sterling silver and amethyst brooch! The brooch features a
Category

1940s Mexican Modernist Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Amethyst, Silver

Vintage 1940s Retro Gold Three Flower Brooch with Multi-Color Stones
Located in New York, NY
Turquoises. Circa 1940s 1 1/5 inch diameter
Category

1940s Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Violet Flower Amethyst Jade Diamond Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold, 1940s
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Violet flowers brooch comprising: Amethyst, Jade (jadeite) and Diamonds. Yellow gold 585/000 (14K
Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

DUJAY unsigned metallic enamel brooch, bird on the branches, 1940s USA
By DuJay Jewelry
Located in Stuttgart, DE
About A very rare DUJAY brooch, a bird on the branches with flower, rhinestones and enamel
Category

1940s American Artisan Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Enamel

Vintage brooch in the shape of a flower basket, emerald rhinestone USA 1940s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
inside are golden flowers with small green rhinestones. The brooch was designed in the USA in 1940, is
Category

1940s American Artisan Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

1940s 1.04 Carat Sapphire and 0.63 Carat Diamond, 9 Karat White Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the borders and 'A. E. S. 12.3.44' to the centre. This vintage gemstone brooch has been independently
Category

1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond Brooch Platinum 15.00 Carat
Located in MIAMI, FL
crafted in the 1940's. Approximately 15.00 carats are set throughout this piece with Marquise, Round and
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Sterling Arrow Brooches c 1940
Located in University City, MO
Art Deco Sterling arrow brooches c 1940s The elegant pair of brooches are designed with a row of
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s

Marcel Boucher Jeweled Sterling Vermeil Fur Clip c 1940s
By Marcel Boucher
Located in University City, MO
Marcel Boucher Jeweled sterling vermeil fur clip c 1940s The elegant art deco fur clip brooch is
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

1940s Georg Jensen Sterling Dove Pin and Earrings Set
By Georg Jensen
Located in Water Mill, NY
1940's George Jensen Sterling Dove Pin and Earrings with Blue Stones Pin Diameter 1.5"
Category

1940s Danish Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Art Deco Bow Double Dress Clip 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage bow double dress clip. Wear as a brooch or as a pair of dress clips. An effortlessly
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

Trifari Trembler Spray, 1940s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Large Trifari Retro clip from the 1940's in bronze-green gold finish in the antique style. Designed
Category

1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Crown Trifari Prince of Wales Feathers Pin 1940s
By Trifari
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Edward. Prince Edward gave Wallis the Prince of Wales brooch in 1935; a symbol of his royal status as
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1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s

Tiffany Co. Retro Diamond Ruby Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous rare Tiffany & Co. retro period brooch from 1940s is a wonder to behold with its
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Corocraft Retro Ballerina Brooch
By Corocraft
Located in New York, NY
Rare Corocraft Retro Ballerina Brooch from the 1940's. Delicate design from the ballerina series
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antonio Sterling Orchid Brooch
By Hector Aguilar
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Antonio Sterling Orchid Brooch from the 1940's. Hand made in sterling sheet metal with early
Category

1940s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

Trifari Art Deco Emerald Diamante Crystal Clip-Mate Brooch c 1940
Located in University City, MO
Trifari Art Deco emerald & diamante crystal paste clip-mate brooch c 1940 The elegant retro art
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

Coro Retro Sapphire Flower Brooch
By Corocraft
Located in New York, NY
Charming Coro Retro Sapphire Flower Brooch from the 1940's. Flowerhead with oval sapphire crystals
Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Gilt Metal

Iconic Rebajes Copper Kiss Brooch
By Rebajes
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Rebajes Copper Kiss Brooch from the 1940's. Superb modernist design of copper with patina
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Copper

Trifari Retro Sterling Chrysanthemum Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Large, Trifari Retro Sterling Vermeil Chrysanthemum Brooch from the 1940's. Beautiful design with
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Sterling Vermeil "Victory" Hand Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Vermeil "Victory" Hand Brooch from the 1940's. Sterling with gold wash set with marcasites
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Marcasite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Fred Block Art Deco Ballerina Brooch
Located in New York, NY
skirt in ruby and emerald. Oversized wonderful figural Retro suit brooch. Unsigned. 1940's USA. 3.75
Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Faceted Crystal Beaded Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Miriam Haskell Faceted Crystal Beaded Brooch from the 1940's. A large olive green hexagonal
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Gilt Metal

Carved Coral Nephrite Jade Gold Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in Vienna, Austria in the 1940s / 1950s The brooch is realistically modelled as a stalk of
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Coral, Jade

Trifari Empress Eugenie Series Crescent Moon Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Empress Eugenie Series Half Moon Crescent Brooch from the 1940's. Half moon design with
Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Gilt Metal

An enamelled, gilt and coloured paste double owl duette, Corocraft, USA, 1940s
By Corocraft
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
subjects, all able to be worn as one larger brooch, or, when disassembled, to be worn individually as
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1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Gilt Metal

Joseff of Hollywood Bakelite Warrior Head Brooch
By Joseff of Hollywood
Located in New York, NY
Joseff of Hollywood Hand Carved Bakelite Warrior Head Brooch from the 1940's. Joseff of Hollywood
Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Goering Silver Onyx Marcasite Watch Brooch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Decorated with sparkling marcasite and emerald-cut black onyx accents, this elegant 1940's watch
Category

1940s Swiss Victorian Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Marcasite, Onyx, Silver

1940s Tiffany Co. Ruby Diamond Gold Bow Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Retro Deco 14k pink and green gold handmade 1940's Tiffany & Co. folded bow pin with top gem
Category

1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Marchak Paris 1940s Ruby Diamond Gauntlet and Flower Pin
By Marchak
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
1940's. Not only does it show the shift to yellow gold from the platinum of the Art Deco period, but
Category

1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1940s Persian Turquoise Leaf Pin Handmade 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
1940's Era Mod Deco Brooch Persian Turquoise 14kt Rose Gold 8.9 grams 2.5 inch long & .75 inch
Category

1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier 1940s Reverse Painting Crystal Horse Equestrian Gold Clip
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, circa 1940s Cartier 14k gold clip, with reverse painting under crystal, depicting horse
Category

1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Silver Brooch Made by Atelje Stigbert 1943, Stockholm, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
a trombone clasp, which were commonly used in jewelery made in the 1940s. The brooch has a classic
Category

1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver

Retro 5.78 Carat Diamond Platinum Scrolling Ribbon Double Clips Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tested as platinum Circa: 1940s Brooch measures: 1 3/8 x 2 5/8 inches Clips measure: 1 3/8 x 1 5/8
Category

1940s Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

1940s Natural Carved GIA Cert Jadeite Jade Enamel Gold Pin
Located in Stamford, CT
Original 1940 Art Deco pin with black and green enamel and natural green Jadeite Jade. GIA
Category

1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Italian Silver Gold Vermeil Hand-Painted Rose Butterfly Pin/Pendant 1940s Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Italian 800 silver & Gold Vermeil (gold overlay on silver) 1940s Pin/Brooch with
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Verdura Retro Diamond 14 Karat Gold Platinum Wheat Earrings and Brooch Set
By Verdura
Located in Philadelphia, PA
tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1940s Brooch measures: 1 3/4 x 2 1/2 inches Earrings measure: 3/4 x 7/8
Category

1940s Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Japanese Torii and Crane Pin in Enamel circa 1940s with Blues Reds and Golds
Located in Berkeley, CA
Nostalgic cranes fly over a red torii gate into the great ocean. Antique enamel reds, blue and golds express classical and artistic expression in this nature scene pin. It has the tr...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Artist Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Brass

1940 s Tiffany Co. Diamond Dermantoid Garnet Ruby Vintage Pendant Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1940's Tiffany & Co. diamond, ruby, and dermantoid garnet pendant/pin fashioned in platinum and 14
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Retro 1940s Mazer Earrings and Dress Clips Brooches
By Mazer
Located in Miami Beach, FL
1940s Mazer suite of earrings and two brooches/dress clips made of goldtone metal and ruby-colored
Category

1940s Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Gilt Metal

Fabulous Retro 1940s Diamond Platinum Clip-On Brooch Earrings
Located in New York, NY
converted into brooches. Made in United States circa 1940s. Measurements: 0.98" (25mm) width, 1.10" (28mm
Category

1940s American Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Circa 1940s Platinum Art Deco Diamond Circular Swirl Brooch and Pendant
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum with 14K White gold Pin/Clasp [Hallmarked, and
Category

1940s Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Gilt Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt bronze brooch by Line Vautrin circa 1940s-1950s. The small brooch features a double scroll
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bronze brooch by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997), circa 1940s. The large
Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Bronze

French Gold Plated Black Fabric Rhinestone Clip On Flower Earrings and Brooch
Located in London, GB
. This is a beautiful and unusual pair of French flower earrings and brooch. Circa 1940s.
Category

1940s French Vintage Brooches 1940s

Les Must de Cartier Paris Cased Maroon and Gilt Desk Clock and Photo Frame
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
illustrated by the Panthère brooch of the 1940s created for Wallis Simpson), the diamond necklace created
Category

1980s French Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Satin

Cartier Paris Accordion Clock with Date and White Roman Numeral Dial Circa 1980
By Cartier, Must De Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
" (best illustrated by the Panthère brooch of the 1940s created for Wallis Simpson), the diamond necklace
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Metal

Cartier Paris Art Deco Travel Desk Clock 24-Karat Gold-Plated
By Cartier, Must De Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
wristwatches, including the "Bestiary" collection, the Panthère brooch of the 1940s created for Wallis Simpson
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

Gold Plate

1940s Cartier Two-Tone Gold Friendship Knot Scarf Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A chic large 1940s scarf pin by Cartier, formed as a substantial friendship knot in pink and yellow
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1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

14k Gold

1940s Sloan Co. Retro Gold Heart Brooch
Located in New York, NY
We offer a large and simple 1940s 14K gold Retro heart shape brooch by Sloan & Co. of Newark, NJ
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Sterling Brooch 1940s
Located in Austin, TX
Period: 1940 Hallmark: Sterling Condition: perfect Dimensions: H 3.3 Inch Materials: base metal
Category

1940s Vintage Brooches 1940s

Vintage Gold Brooch - 1940s
Located in London, Chelsea
Stylish 1940s Gold Brooch. This very chic piece of jewellery is classic 1940s. With elaborate
Category

1940s English Vintage Brooches 1940s

Materials

9k Gold

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Vintage Brooches 1940S For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of vintage brooches 1940s available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Pieces in our collection of vintage brooches 1940s made by Retro jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Alfred Philippe for Trifari, Tiffany Co. and Trifari are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Browse our collection of 658 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for round cut vintage brooches 1940s and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of vintage brooches 1940s, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Vintage Brooches 1940S?

On average, vintage brooches 1940s at 1stDibs sell for $1,791, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $192,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

Questions About Vintage Brooches 1940s
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To tell if a brooch is vintage, take a look at its fastener. Pieces made during the first half of the 20th century often had a long thin fastener that you push to open or close. This style of hardware is commonly known as a trombone clasp. Locking safety clasps emerged during the 1930s, and jewelers used them throughout the rest of the 20th century. You can also check brooches for a date stamp or research the maker's mark to determine who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or professional jeweler examine the piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of brooches from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify vintage brooches, look for the maker's marks. You can usually find them on the backs of brooches. Take a photo of the marking on your brooch, and then conduct a reverse image search to learn who the maker is. If you're unsuccessful, research the marks using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a diverse assortment of vintage brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.