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Catalina Sportswear
Woman's Swimsuitcirca 1955

Not on view
Black halter-neck one-piece swimsuit on invisible form, with square rhinestone buckle at bust and fitted paneled skirt, displayed against gray background
Black one-piece swimsuit displayed on a headless torso form, featuring a diagonal drape across the bodice, rhinestone-encrusted rectangular waist buckle, and a patent leather shoulder strap with small button closure.
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 ornaments
Dimensions
Center back length: 14 in. (35.56 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Esther Ginsberg and Harry Eden in honor of Sara Sutkin
Accession Number
AC1998.117.14
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles