American Art Collaborative

A one piece, maillot style bathing suit in black and white checked wool double knit;1" wide shoulder straps; rounded V front neckline with center front button opening extending to waist level; placket with button holes is an extension of the proper right front; five ¾" diameter 4-hole white mother of pearl buttons attached with black sewing thread; bust shaping darts extend in from side seams; center front seam below button opening; natural leg openings; one-piece back with rounded neckline scooping to the level of front neckline; crotch lined with off-white cotton knit; woven label at center back neck: "RUDI GERNREICH DESIGN FOR/WESTWOOD KNITTING MILLS" in black on a white ground; also a woven size label: "8" in red on a white ground.