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Woman's "Scandal" swimsuit
Cole of California (American, founded 1923)
American
about 1964
Object Place: California
Medium/Technique
Polyester double knit, elastic, synthetic mesh, plastic buttons
Dimensions
Center back: 63.5 cm (25 in.)
Credit Line
Textile Income Purchase Fund
Accession Number2004.680
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWoman's "Scandal suit" of black polyster double knit with elastic mesh inserts at sides and V-shaped inserts at center front and back. Straps adjust with plastic buttons; top partially lined, with boned and padded bra cups. Labeled: "Cole of California Original"
ProvenancePurchased at internet auction, 2004; Purchased from Susan Ward by the MFA, October 27, 2004
CopyrightReproduced with permission.