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Rudi Gernreich
Woman's Swimsuit1954-1955

Not on view
Knit one-piece swimsuit in a coral and dusty rose checkerboard pattern, laid flat, with a sheer rust-brown chiffon sash tied at the waist

Rudi Gernreich, Westwood Knitting Mills, Woman's Swimsuit, 1954-1955, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Eva Adler, Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Designer
Rudi Gernreich
Austria, active United States, California, Los Angeles, 1922-1985
Manufacturer
Westwood Knitting Mills
United States, active 20th century
Title
Woman's Swimsuit
Place Made
United States, California
Date Made
1954-1955
Medium
Swimsuit: wool knit; Belt: silk plain weave (crepe chiffon)
Dimensions
Center back length: 22 1/4 in. (56.52 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Eva Adler
Accession Number
CR.220.62.3a-b
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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