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Ensemble comprising bathing suit and bolero in pale peach cotton pique with brown polka dots

Claire McCardell1945/1950

Museum of the City of New York

Museum of the City of New York
New York, NY, United States

Bathing costume comprising bathing suit and bolero in pale peach cotton pique printed with brown dots. A: Strapless bathing suit; short length; sweetheart neckline; boned shirring down center front and sides; natural waist; flared skirt over diaper bloomers; double brown top-stitched at neck and hem; proper left side zipper closure; bloomers lined in white cotton. B: Bolero; cut-away front extending to waist-length back; stand-up collar with center front self tie; short kimono sleeves; double brown top-stitched at edges; unlined.

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  • Title: Ensemble comprising bathing suit and bolero in pale peach cotton pique with brown polka dots
  • Creator: Claire McCardell
  • Creator Birth Date: 1905
  • Creator Death Date: 1958
  • Date Created: 1945/1950
  • Type: bathing suit, Ensemble (costume), Bolero
  • Medium: Piqué, Cotton (textile)
  • Fashion house, designer, label: Claire McCardell
Museum of the City of New York

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