Man's Swimsuit, 'The Thong'

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Man's Swimsuit, 'The Thong'

United States, 1974
Costumes; principal attire (entire body)
Nylon knit (jersey)
Center back length: 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm)
Purchased with funds provided by Michael and Ellen Michelson (M.2010.33.18)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Chrisman-Campbell, Kimberly. "Reigning Men." Ornament 39, no.1 (2016): 34-39.
  • Takeda, Sharon Sadako, Kaye Durland Spilker, and Clarrisa M. Esguerra. Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715-2015. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; Munich: DelMonico Books-Prestel, 2016.