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Collections

Tobi of California
Woman's Swimsuit1950-1955

Not on view
Strapless fitted garment displayed on a form, charcoal fabric covered in raised scrollwork appliqué in dark beading and sequins, with a pearl-beaded sweetheart neckline
Strapless black mini dress displayed on an invisible form, densely embellished with scrolling appliqué and beadwork in arabesque patterns, pearl-like beading along the sweetheart neckline.
Label
Tobi of California
United States, 20th century
Title
Woman's Swimsuit
Place Made
United States, California
Date Made
1950-1955
Medium
Acetate / Lastex plain weave (faille), plastic sequins, metallic foil and rayon soutache with faux pearls
Dimensions
Center back length: 19 in. (48.26 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Esther Ginsberg in honor of Diana Tomerlin Kaupert
Accession Number
AC1998.117.10a-c
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles