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Rudi Gernreich
Woman's Swimsuit1960

Not on view
Steel-blue one-piece swimsuit with textured weave, five white pearlescent front buttons, wide shoulder straps, and high-cut leg openings, laid flat

Rudi Gernreich, Harmon Knitwear, Woman's Swimsuit, 1960, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Rochelle Orchard, 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 Swimsuit
Place Made
United States, California
Date Made
1960
Medium
Wool and elastic knit with mother of pearl buttons
Dimensions
Length (Center back length): 18 in. (45.72 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Rochelle Orchard
Accession Number
CR.74.17.3
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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