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Woman's "Scandal" swimsuit

Woman's "Scandal" swimsuit

Cole of California (American, founded 1923)
about 1964
Object PlaceCalifornia
Medium/TechniquePolyester double knit, elastic, synthetic mesh, plastic buttons
DimensionsCenter back: 63.5 cm (25 in.)
Credit LineTextile Income Purchase Fund
Accession number2004.680
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
ProvenancePurchased at internet auction, 2004; Purchased from Susan Ward by the MFA, October 27, 2004
CopyrightReproduced with permission.
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