Woman's swimsuit
Rudi Gernreich
(American (born in Austria), 1922–1985)
Harmon Knitwear
(Founded 1960)
about 1962
Object PlaceNew York, New York, United States
Medium/TechniqueWool knit; plastic buttons
DimensionsCenter back (bandeau): 12.7 cm (5 in.)
Center back (tube top): 22.9 cm (9 in.)
Center back (tube top): 22.9 cm (9 in.)
Credit LineMuseum purchase with funds donated by the Textile and Costume Society, Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Accession number2009.332.1-3
On View
Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
ProvenanceDecember 18, 2008, purchased from Skinner Auctioneers [Sale no. 2438, lot 607] by MFA (Accession date: February 25, 2009)
1915–25