Rudi Gernreich
bathing suit
Maker
Rudi Gernreich (American, b. Austria, 1922-1985), designer
Harmon Knitwear (American), manufacturer
Title
bathing suit
Year
Early 1960s
Materials/Techniques
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Materials
nylon, wool Dimensions
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40.6 cm (16 inches) (center back length)
Signature / Inscription / Marks
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Label: Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10
Credit / Object Number
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Credit
Edgar J. Lownes Fund
Object Number
1998.68.8 Type
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Rudi Gernreich (American, b. Austria, 1922-1985), designer
Harmon Knitwear (American), manufacturer
Harmon Knitwear (American), manufacturer
bathing suit, Early 1960s
wool; nylon
40.6 cm (16 inches) (center back length)
Edgar J. Lownes Fund 1998.68.8
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