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Lee Manufacturing Co.

bathing suit

Maker

Lee Manufacturing Co. (American, 20th century), manufacturer

Title

bathing suit

Year

ca. 1940s

Medium

  • cotton,
  • rubber

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • cotton,
  • rubber

Materials

cotton, rubber

Dimensions

38.1 cm (15 inches) (center back length)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Label: Styled by Lee Swimplay suits...Size 12

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Edgar J. Lownes Fund

Object Number

1998.68.5

Type

  • Costume

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Lee Manufacturing Co. (American, 20th century), manufacturer
bathing suit, ca. 1940s
cotton; rubber
38.1 cm (15 inches) (center back length)
Edgar J. Lownes Fund 1998.68.5

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