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Bathing suit — Accession 1980.404.1a, b

Bathing suit — Accession 1980.404.1a, b. Museum: The Metropolitan Museum of Art; Date: ca. 1945; Makers: Claire McCardell, Townley Frocks; Medium: (a) wool; (b) cotton, wood

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Method
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Object
Bathing suit
Accession number
1980.404.1a, b
Date
ca. 1945
Makers
  • Claire McCardell
  • Townley Frocks
Medium
(a) wool; (b) cotton, wood
Dimensions
—
Classification
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Department
Costume Institute
Culture
American
Credit line
Purchase, Gifts from Various Donors Fund, 1980
Museum
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
House
—
Garment family
daywear
Era
Wartime & utility (1940–1946)
Season
—
Material family
  • wool
  • cotton