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Rudi Gernreich
Woman's Swimsuit (Bikini)circa 1965

Not on view
Two-piece bikini swimsuit laid flat, cream fabric with allover red, gold, navy, and olive paisley print; structured halter bra top and ruffled brief bottom
Designer
Rudi Gernreich
Austria, active United States, California, Los Angeles, 1922-1985
Design House
Exquisite Form Industries
United States, New York, New York City, founded 1945
Label
Exquisite Form Industries
Title
Woman's Swimsuit (Bikini)
Place Made
United States, California
Date Made
circa 1965
Medium
Cotton/rayon plain weave, printed, with elastic
Dimensions
Length (Top, circumference): 22 in. (55.88 cm) Length (Bottom, side length): 8 1/2 in. (21.59 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Jimmy M. Mitchell
Accession Number
M.81.334.30a-b
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles