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Woman's swimsuit
Designed by: Rose Marie Reid (Canadian (worked in the United States))
American
1950s
Object Place: California, United States
Medium/Technique
Nylon plain weave (faille), nylon tulle, rhinestones, elastic, metal zipper
Dimensions
Center back: 48.3 cm (19 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by Doris May
Accession Number2005.168
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSwimsuit of black nylon faille with fitted, boned bodice and full, shirred trunks, adjustable shoulder straps, back zipper; front neckline decorated with four rows of gathered black tulle ruffles studded with rhinestones. Labelled: "Original Rose Marie Reid of California Hourglass Maillot" and "100% nylon"
ProvenancePurchased from Angie Childs via internet auction by the MFA, April 27, 2005