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bathing suit

1950s

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

2012.142

Not currently on view

wool {fabric}sewing

Artwork Details

DesignerCreation Date
1950s
Creation Location
United States
Materials
wool, shell (abalone) buttons
Object Types
bathing suits
Dimensions

L: 27 in. bust: 34 in. waist: 28 in. hip: 34 in.

Mark Description

Label: Rudi Gernreich design for Westwood Knitting Mills

Accession Number
2012.142
Credit Line

Nancy Foxwell Neuberger Acquisition Endowment Fund

Copyright
© Rudi Gernreich
Collection

Textile and Fashion Arts

Color Palette

Private collection, Los Angeles, California; (The Paper Bag Princess, Los Angeles, California); purchased by the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 2012.



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