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bathing suit

about 1960

Rudi Gernreich (American, born Austria, 1922–1985)

2012.131

Not currently on view

wool {woven, fabric, or thread}wool {fabric}sewing

Artwork Details

DesignerCreation Date
about 1960
Creation Location
United States
Materials
wool
Object Types
bathing suits
Dimensions

L: 24 -/8 in. (overall) L: 22 in. (front) L: 20-3/4 in. (back)

Mark Description

Label: Rudi Gernreich / Design for Westwood Knitting Mills

Accession Number
2012.131
Credit Line

Nancy Foxwell Neuberger Acquisition Endowment Fund

Copyright
© Rudi Gernreich
Collection

Textile and Fashion Arts

Color Palette

(Beverley Birks, New York, New York); purchased by the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 2012.



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