A Century of Swimsuits
1940's
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1949 “California Hand Print” lobster design swimsuit
by Mary Ann DeWeese of satin lastex for Catalina
by Mary Ann DeWeese of satin lastex for Catalina
1940’s Claire McCardell rayon plaid bloomer-legged bubblesuit with keyhole neckline.
1940’s Catalina “Gladioli” California hand print swimsuit
Catalina 1940’s “Hawaiian Fish” hand print 2-piece swimsuit
1940’s Catalina stretch knit 2-piece Cowboy Swimsuit
1940’s Catalina Bucking Bronco 2-piece swimsuit
1940’s Catalina “Sail Fish” California Hand Print maillot of Celanese and rayon
1940’s Jantzen Frog satin lastex 2-piece strapless swimsuit
1940’s-50’s Catalina “Leaves” California hand print swimsuit
1940’s Catalina “Tiger Lily” California hand print maillot
1940’s Catalina “Christmas Cactus” blocked hand print swimsuit
1940’s Carolyn Schnurer white satin lastex maillot
1940’s Catalina “Crow’s Nest” California hand print swimsuit of satin lastex
1940’s Catalina celanese rayon 2-piece cutout halter swimsuit
1940’s Catalina gold embossed satin lastex 2-piece swimsuit
1940’s costume designer, Howard Greer, for Caltex of California colorblock swimsuit
1944 Jantzen “Capistrano” swimsuit fashioned of Velva-Lure,
a combination of terry cloth and velour
a combination of terry cloth and velour
print ad which featured the above iconic swimsuit
1940’s Catalina hand print cattails swimsuit
1940’s Schiaparelli for Catalina striped bikini with adjustable top and bottom
Jantzen bathing suit ensemble with removable skirt
Louella Ballerino for Jantzen ensemble, from beach to dinner
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