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Howard Greer
Woman's Swimsuitcirca 1953

Not on view
Strapless fitted bodice in chocolate brown fabric with gold polka dots, featuring a draped cowl neckline and ruched side panels

Howard Greer, Caltex of California, Woman's Swimsuit, circa 1953, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Esther Ginsberg and Linda Davis in honor of Valentina Violette, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Designer
Howard Greer
United States, active California, Los Angeles, 1896-1974
Label
Caltex of California
United States, active mid 20th century
Title
Woman's Swimsuit
Place Made
United States, California
Date Made
circa 1953
Medium
Double weave rayon Lastex
Dimensions
Center back length: 19 in. (48.26 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Esther Ginsberg and Linda Davis in honor of Valentina Violette
Accession Number
AC1998.117.15a-b
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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