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Claire McCardell
Woman's Swimsuit1952

Not on view
One-piece sleeveless swimsuit with left half in turquoise blue and right half in olive green, joined by gold snap closures down the center front, laid flat
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
Label
I. Magnin & Co.
United States, California, San Francisco, 1876 - 1994
Title
Woman's Swimsuit
Place Made
United States
Date Made
1952
Medium
Wool knit (jersey) and metal fasteners
Dimensions
Center back length: 30 1/4 in. (76.84 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Ms. Cleo Usher
Accession Number
M.74.36.1
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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