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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.

Catalina Sportswear, Woman's Swimsuit, circa 1955, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Esther Ginsberg and Harry Eden in honor of Sara Sutkin, 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 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

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