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Man's beach ensemble
Retailed by: The Andover Shops (American, founded 1953)
American
late 20th century
Medium/Technique
Canvas, rubber bottom, metal grommets, shoelaces with plastic ends.
Dimensions
Length (sneakers): 29.2 cm (11 1/2 in.)
Length (trunks): 40.6 cm (16 in.)
Center back (shirt): 81.3 cm (32 in.)
Height x diameter (cap): 11.4 x 17.8 cm (4 1/2 x 7 in.)
Length (trunks): 40.6 cm (16 in.)
Center back (shirt): 81.3 cm (32 in.)
Height x diameter (cap): 11.4 x 17.8 cm (4 1/2 x 7 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Nancy T. Lerner in memory of Steven L. Lerner
Accession Number2012.175.1-5
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionNavy blue converse sneakers. White toe, bottom, and shoelaces. Tongue has a label: "ALL-STAR;" matching rubber label in the center back of the shoe (wearing off). Inside of tongue has size/make info (size 7.5M, MADE IN CHINA). Interior of the shoe is marked with a converse stamp. White stitching.
Gray swim trunks with elastic waist, two pockets, drawstring. Pattern of lime green and pink citrus fruits. White mesh lining.
Lime green baseball cap. Front is plain, back reads "VILEBREQUIN" across the back. Size adjustable with strap and silver metal clasp, turtle engraved on silver metal clasp.
White short sleeved button down shirt with front pocket on left breast. Interior labels: "COL BLEU, XXL, PUR LIN"
Gray swim trunks with elastic waist, two pockets, drawstring. Pattern of lime green and pink citrus fruits. White mesh lining.
Lime green baseball cap. Front is plain, back reads "VILEBREQUIN" across the back. Size adjustable with strap and silver metal clasp, turtle engraved on silver metal clasp.
White short sleeved button down shirt with front pocket on left breast. Interior labels: "COL BLEU, XXL, PUR LIN"
ProvenanceBy 2011, acquired by Nancy T. Lerner; 2012, gift of Lerner to the MFA. (Accession date: April 25, 2012)