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Woman's ensemble in two parts (swimsuit and cover-up)

1950–65
Designed by Tina Leser
Center back (suit): 49.5 cm (19 1/2 in.) Center back (cover-up): 106.7 cm (42 in.)
Cotton (?)

Classification: Costumes

Culture: American

Object Place: United States

Accession number: 2011.489.1-2

Description: One piece swimsuit. White with red, pink and green floral trim and straps. Back zipper. Labels inside: Tina Leser Original and Gabar New York (on reverse side: 14) White swimsuit cover up with red, pink and green floral trim. Back buttons. 3/4 length sleeves. Labels inside: Tina Leser Original

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