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bikini bathing suit "Americaland"

2002

Stephen Sprouse (American, 1953–2004)

2020.51A-B

Not currently on view

plasticsynthetic fiber

Artwork Details

DesignerManufacturerCreation Date
2002
Materials
synthetic fabric, plastic
Object Types
bathing suits, bikinis
Dimensions

A) bikini top: size M, center back 3/8 in., center front 3/8 in., bust 26 in. B) bikini bottom: size M, waist 22-1/2 in.

Mark Description

A) top: Label, at proper left side seam, red and black text and handwriting in pencil: KHM | SAMPLE| STYLE NO: 4135 [(the "1" might a "7"] | SIZE M | FABRIC CONTENT: | VENDER: KING HAMM | TEL: 886-2-2257-1863 | FAX: 886-2-2257-1858 | e-mail address: | Cynthia@mail.khm89.com.tw A) top: Stamped, at ower proper right interior cup, faintly in black ink: SAMPLE B) bottom: Label, at center back waist, white ground with red and black text and handwriting in pencil: KHM | SAMPLE | STYLE NO: 4136 [the "1" might a "7"] | SIZE M | FABRIC CONTENT: | VENDER: KING HAMM | TEL: 886-2-2257-1863 | FAX: 886-2-2257-1858 | e-mail address: | Cynthia@mail.khm89.com.tw B) bottom: Stamped, verso, at lower proper left side, faintly in black: SAMPLE

Accession Number
2020.51A-B
Credit Line

Gift of Joanne Sprouse, in memory of her son Stephen Sprouse

Copyright
© Stephen Sprouse
Collection

Textile and Fashion Arts

Stephen Sprouse; by inheritance to Joanne Sprouse, Empire, Michigan; given to the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, Indianapolis, Indiana, in 2019.


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