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thong bikini bathing suit

about 1975

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

2013.311A-B

Not currently on view

nylonsewing

Artwork Details

DesignerCreation Date
about 1975
Creation Location
United States
Materials
nylon
Object Types
bathing suits, thongs, two-piece bathing suits
Dimensions

A) bikini bottom: size small B) bikini top: size small

Accession Number
2013.311A-B
Credit Line

Fashion Arts Society Acquisition Fund

Copyright
© Rudi Gernreich
Collection

Textile and Fashion Arts

Color Palette

(The Paper Bag Princess, Beverly Hills, California); purchased by the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 2013.



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