Woman's Bathing Suit
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Columbia Anne Botticello
American, 1927 - 2021
Clothing MakerMade by
Rose Marie Reid of California
American
Dateabout 1940s-1950s
MediumAcetate, boning, metal zipper, cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width ): 23 1/2 x 14in. (59.7 x 35.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionGray ribbed weave synthetic fabric, with woven dots in pink and light blue. One-piece bathing suit is lined in the bust and crotch areas with white cotton fabric. This lining fabric extends into short legs with elastic openings. The bathing suit has a center back zipper. It is styled with a short opening at the center front seam between the breasts and with wide, flounced leg openings over the lining. Narrow shoulder straps hook at the back of the shoulders. The bust area is boned.
Object number2001.98.2
MarkingsWoven tape label stitched to right bust lining: "ORIGINAL/ Rose Marie Reid/ OF CALIFORNIA/ IN CELAPERM ®/ Celonese ®/ ACETATE".On View
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