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Rudi Gernreich

Bathing suit

Description

Maker

Rudi Gernreich (American, b. Austria, 1922-1985), designer
Harmon Knitwear (American), manufacturer

Title

Bathing suit

Year

1960s

Dimensions

Center back length: 68.6 cm (27 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Label: Label cut away:"Rudi" legible.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Edgar J. Lownes Fund

Object Number

1998.68.9

Type

  • Costume

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Manual / Issue 7: Alchemy

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Rudi Gernreich (American, b. Austria, 1922-1985), designer
Harmon Knitwear (American), manufacturer
Bathing suit, 1960s
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Center back length: 68.6 cm (27 inches)
Edgar J. Lownes Fund 1998.68.9

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