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Mary Ann DeWeese
Woman's Swimsuit (Bikini)1959

Not on view
Two-piece cream lace lingerie set laid flat — structured strapless bra above, high-waisted briefs with tan ribbed inset panels and ribbon bow ties below

Mary Ann DeWeese, DeWeese Designs, Woman's Swimsuit (Bikini), 1959, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of L.R. Smithline, Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Designer
Mary Ann DeWeese
United States, 1913-1993
Design House
DeWeese Designs
United States, California, Los Angeles, founded 1951
Title
Woman's Swimsuit (Bikini)
Place Made
United States, California, Los Angeles
Date Made
1959
Medium
Cotton lace with nylon plain weave and elastic
Dimensions
Length (Top): 6 1/2 in. (16.51 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of L.R. Smithline
Accession Number
M.2001.180.4a-b
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles