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De Weese

bathing suit

Maker

De Weese (American), manufacturer

Title

bathing suit

Year

Late 1960s

Medium

  • synthetic fiber

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • synthetic fiber

Materials

synthetic fiber

Dimensions

55.9 cm (22 inches) (center back length)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Label: De Weese Design, Swim and Sun Fashions, Los Angeles, California.Size 16-38; Sta-Cup bra

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Edgar J. Lownes Fund

Object Number

1998.68.6

Type

  • Costume

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De Weese (American), manufacturer
bathing suit, Late 1960s
synthetic fiber
55.9 cm (22 inches) (center back length)
Edgar J. Lownes Fund 1998.68.6

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