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Clothing

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Rose Marie Reid professional papers, approximately 1938-2004

 Series
Identifier: MSS 8044 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains materials which pertain to the professional work of Rose Marie Reid. Includes clippings advertising her swimsuits in newspapers and magazines, sketches and design books, awards, catalogs, and legal files. Also contains records of lawsuits and acquisitions, as well as actual swimsuits and wigs designed by Reid. All materials pertain to the success of her swimsuit designs and other fashion designs. Dated approximately 1934 to 2004.

Dates: approximately 1938-2004
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8044, Carole Reid Burr and Sharon Reid Alden collection on Rose Marie Reid

Rose Marie Reid swimsuits, approximately 1938-1980

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8044 Series 2 Sub-Series 10
Scope and Contents

Contains original swimsuits designed by Reid. Includes several with her new elements, including tummy control, boyshort bottoms, Lycra, and knits. Also includes some swimsuits sewn with gold thread or gold leaf for glamour purposes. Dated approximately 1938 to 1980.

Dates: approximately 1938-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8044, Carole Reid Burr and Sharon Reid Alden collection on Rose Marie Reid / Rose Marie Reid professional papers

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