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Claire McCardell
Woman's Swimsuit1953

Not on view
Knitted one-piece sleeveless romper with chevron stripes in black, taupe-brown, and heathered gray, displayed flat against a pale background

Claire McCardell, Townley Frocks, Woman's Swimsuit, 1953, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. William Carnahan, Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Designer
Claire McCardell
United States, Maryland, Frederick, active New York, New York City, 1905-1958
Manufacturer
Townley Frocks
United States, New York, active mid-20th century
Title
Woman's Swimsuit
Place Made
United States
Date Made
1953
Medium
Wool knit with metal fasteners
Dimensions
Center back length: 25 in. (63.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. William Carnahan
Accession Number
M.72.112
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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