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Rudi Gernreich
Woman's Bathing Suit1963

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Patchwork one-piece swimsuit made from grid-arranged fabric squares in varied colors and patterns including polka dots, stripes, and solids

Rudi Gernreich, Harmon Knitwear, Woman's Bathing Suit, 1963, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Jack and Yuki Kanegaye -- JAX, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Designer
Rudi Gernreich
Austria, active United States, California, Los Angeles, 1922-1985
Manufacturer
Harmon Knitwear
United States, founded 1960
Title
Woman's Bathing Suit
Place Made
United States, California
Date Made
1963
Medium
Wool and elastic knit
Dimensions
Center back length (Center back): 20 7/8 in. (53.02 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Jack and Yuki Kanegaye -- JAX
Accession Number
M.2000.121.3
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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