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Catalina Sportswear
Woman's Swimsuitcirca 1955

Not on view
Black one-piece halter swimsuit displayed flat, with draped bust, structured waist seams, and a rectangular rhinestone buckle ornament on the upper right bodice

Catalina Sportswear, Woman's Swimsuit, circa 1955, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Robert J. Woods, Jr., Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Design House
Catalina Sportswear
United States, California, Los Angeles, 1907-1993
Title
Woman's Swimsuit
Place Made
United States, California, Los Angeles
Date Made
circa 1955
Medium
Acetate/ Lastex plain weave (faille) with crystal buckle ornament
Dimensions
Center front length: 23 in. (58.42 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Robert J. Woods, Jr.
Accession Number
M.86.17.3
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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