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Rose Marie Reid
Woman's Swimsuitcirca 1954

Not on view
One-piece fitted swimsuit in cornflower blue and orchid purple plaid, with structured bodice, scoop neckline, and gathered bubble hem
Sleeveless fitted bodice with bubble hem skirt in blue and pink horizontal stripes, displayed on a partial dress form against a neutral background.

Rose Marie Reid, Woman's Swimsuit, circa 1954, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Esther Ginsberg and Linda Davis in honor of Mary Griffin, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Designer
Rose Marie Reid
Canada, active United States, California, Los Angeles, 1906-1978
Title
Woman's Swimsuit
Place Made
United States, California
Date Made
circa 1954
Medium
Acetate/ Lastex plain weave (faille)
Dimensions
Center back length: 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Esther Ginsberg and Linda Davis in honor of Mary Griffin
Accession Number
AC1998.117.3
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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