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Rudi Gernreich, designer

Bikini, 1971

Description

Maker

  • Rudi Gernreich, 1922-1985, American (b. Austria), designer
  • Harmon Knitwear, 1960, American, manufacturer

Title

Bikini

Year

1971

Medium

polyester; cotton; rubber

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • polyester,
  • cotton,
  • rubber

Techniques

  • knit,
  • knitted

Dimensions

67.3 cm (26 1/2 inches) (center back length) two pieces measured together for display, with 8 1/4" b

Type

  • Fashion,
  • Costume

Credit

Walter H. Kimball Fund

Object Number

1995.008

Related

Harmon Knitwear, manufacturer

bikini bottom, 1971

Harmon Knitwear, manufacturer

bikini top, 1971

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