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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

1971

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

polyester, cotton, rubber

Dimensions

Center back: 57.2 cm (22 1/2 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Walter H. Kimball Fund

Object Number

1995.009

Type

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Rudi Gernreich (American, b. Austria, 1922-1985), designer
Harmon Knitwear (American), manufacturer
Bathing suit, 1971
Wool, cotton, rubber; machine knit
Center back: 57.2 cm (22 1/2 inches)
Walter H. Kimball Fund 1995.009

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