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Claire McCardell
Woman's Swimsuit Ensemble (Swimsuit and Cover-up)1957

Not on view
One-piece swimsuit laid flat, back facing up, in diagonal red, purple, and navy tartan plaid with ruched bust panel and thin crossed straps
Voluminous cape or skirt in red, purple, and black plaid fabric, gathered at the neck with a drawstring tie and elasticized at the hem, displayed on a hanger against a gray background.
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 Ensemble (Swimsuit and Cover-up)
Place Made
United States
Date Made
1957
Medium
Cover-up: cotton plain weave; Swimsuit: cotton plain weave with metal fasteners
Dimensions
Center back length (Cover-up): 32 in. (81.28 cm) Center front length (Swimsuit): 25 1/4 in. (64.14 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Selma and Herbert Moskowitz
Accession Number
M.76.89a-b
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles