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Cole of California
Woman's Swimsuitcirca 1940

Not on view
Black one-piece swimsuit with structured molded cups, halter strap, and heavily ruched torso, displayed flat against a pale background

Cole of California, Woman's Swimsuit, circa 1940, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of L.R. Smithline, Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Design House
Cole of California
United States, California, Los Angeles, founded 1925
Title
Woman's Swimsuit
Place Made
United States, California
Date Made
circa 1940
Medium
Rayon velvet and elastic
Dimensions
Center back length: 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of L.R. Smithline
Accession Number
M.2001.180.3
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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