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Bathing suit — Accession C.I.49.37.21

Bathing suit — Accession C.I.49.37.21. Museum: The Metropolitan Museum of Art; Date: 1945; Makers: Claire McCardell, Townley Frocks; Medium: wool, rayon, plastic

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Object
Bathing suit
Accession number
C.I.49.37.21
Date
1945
Makers
  • Claire McCardell
  • Townley Frocks
Medium
wool, rayon, plastic
Dimensions
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Classification
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Department
Costume Institute
Culture
American
Credit line
Gift of Claire McCardell, 1949
Museum
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
House
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Garment family
daywear
Era
Wartime & utility (1940–1946)
Season
—
Material family
  • wool
  • synthetic