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1950–65
Designed by Tina Leser
Center back: 52.1 cm (20 1/2 in.)
Cotton (?)
Classification: Costumes
Culture: American
Accession number: 2011.490
Description: One piece swimsuit. White with appliqued swirling, rope-like decoration extending into straps. Appliqued organic shapes in purple, orange and green. Back zipper. Labels inside: Tina Leser Original and Gabar New York (on reverse side: 14)
Provenance/Ownership History: 2011, sold by Katy Kane Vintage Clothing, New Hope, PA, to the MFA. (Accession date: September 21, 2011)
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Fashion Council, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston