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Elisabeth Stewart
Woman's Swimsuit1961

Not on view
Butter-yellow one-piece swimsuit displayed flat, with square neckline, wide straps, double-breasted iridescent button front, and flared skirt panels over brief-style shorts

Elisabeth Stewart, Woman's Swimsuit, 1961, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Robert Beck, Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Designer
Elisabeth Stewart
United States, California
Title
Woman's Swimsuit
Place Made
United States, California
Date Made
1961
Medium
Cotton/ elastic plain weave with mother of pearl buttons
Dimensions
Center back length: 18 1/4 in. (46.36 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Robert Beck
Accession Number
M.76.37.4
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles
Selected Bibliography
  • Maeder, Edward. Salute to California: 50 Years of Fashion, 1930-1980. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1980.

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