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Woman's swimsuit
Designed by: Tina Leser (American, 1910–1986)
American
1950–65
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Cotton (?)
Dimensions
Center back: 52.1 cm (20 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Fashion Council, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Accession Number2011.490
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionOne piece swimsuit. White with appliqued swirling, rope-like decoration extending into straps. Appliqued organic shapes in purple, orange and green. Back zipper.
Labels inside:
Tina Leser Original
and
Gabar New York (on reverse side: 14)
Labels inside:
Tina Leser Original
and
Gabar New York (on reverse side: 14)
Provenance2011, sold by Katy Kane Vintage Clothing, New Hope, PA, to the MFA. (Accession date: September 21, 2011)
CopyrightReproduced with permission.