Rudi Gernreich Collection

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Palmer Gallery

 

Orange Swimsuit with Double-breasted Four Button Back Closure
Rudi Gernreich (no designer label), ca. 1952
Wool knit and mother of pearl buttons
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.63

Blue and Black Diagonally Striped Swimsuit
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 4," 1964 or Resort 1965 collection
Wool knit and black mother of pearl button
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marilee Dickerson
KSUM 1993.75.1

Yellow and White Checkered Topless Swimsuit
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," 1964 collection
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Leamond Dean
KSUM 1999.22.2

Ivory Dress with Transparent Vinyl Inserts and Matching Socks
Rudi Gernreich (no designer label), resort 1968 collection
Wool knit and vinyl
On the cover of Time magazine, 1967
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.29a-c

White Leather Flat Shoes with Tongue, Strap and Snap
Slightly Rounded Square Toe, Very Low Stacked Heel (1 cm)
France, Paris, André Courrèges, ca. 1964-1968
Stamped label reads "Courreges, Paris"
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Mrs. John Frankenheimer
KSUM 1987.100.5ab
   

Dusty Rose Micro Mini Dress
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," ca. 1967-1968
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.52

Pink and Yellow Striped Tunic with Matching Bell-bottom Pants
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 8," probably from the Fall 1973 collection
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.35ab

Pink Tunic with Matching Bell-bottom Pants
Tunic: Rudi Gernreich, label reads "Harmon Knitwear, Marinette, Wisconsin, WPL RN 25779." Pants: label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 8." Both are probably from the Fall 1973 collection
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.48 (tunic) & KSUM 1993.74.47 (pants)

Beige Shorts and Sweater with Brown Synthetic Leather Appliqués
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," Fall 1970 "back-to-school" collection
Wool knit, brown synthetic leather strips, silver metal latch closures
Militaristic style designed following the shootings at Kent State University
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.6ab

Black Belted Dress with Sheer Chiffon Back Bodice
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 8," Fall 1972 collection
Wool knit, silk chiffon back bodice, wool knit belt with silver metal buckle
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.20ab

Beige Dress with Sheer Chiffon Back Bodice
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 8," Fall 1972 collection
Wool knit, silk chiffon back bodice
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.40

Red Belted Dress with Sheer Chiffon Back Bodice
Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear (no designer labels), Fall 1972 collection
Wool knit, silk chiffon back bodice, wool knit belt with silver metal buckle
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.19ab

Black Sheath with Extra Long Sleeves
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," ca. 1972
Nylon knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.44

Black Cropped Top with White and Green Inserts & Black Pants
Bodice and pants: label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," both from the Spring/Summer 1972 collection
Polyester knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.53 (top) & KSUM 1993.74.54 (pants)

Poison Green Dress with Multicolored Left Sleeve
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," Spring/Summer 1972 collection
Polyester knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.41

Red Top with Pink Inserts at the Left Breast & Red Pants
Labels read "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," both from the Spring/Summer 1972 collection
Polyester knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.56 (top) & KSUM 1993.74.57 (pants)

Red Dress with Orange and Pink Inserts
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," Spring/Summer 1972 collection
Polyester knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.36

Light Blue Dress with Pink Inset on Sleeves
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," Spring/Summer 1972 collection
Polyester knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.38

 

Mull Gallery

 

Purple Cropped Top & Low Rise Belted Skirt
Labels read "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 4," ca. 1967-1972
Wool knit, silver metal loops at the belt
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.10 (top) & KSUM 1993.74.11ab (skirt)

Purple Sweater & Bell-bottom Pants
Sweater label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," while the pants label reads "Harmon Knitwear, Marinette, Wisconsin, WPL RN 25779, 8." Both ca. 1972
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.62ab

Purple and Khaki Dress
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," Fall 1972 collection
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Mrs. Harry McDonald
KSUM 1987.17.104

Red Dress with Purple Cable Knit Insert
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," ca. 1972
Rayon and wool knits
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.39

Red Dress with Purple Trim
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 14," Fall 1973 collection
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Martha McCaskey Selhorst
KSUM 1996.58.298

Red Halter Dress
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear California, 10," probably from the Fall 1971 Collection
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.17

Ivory Dress with Red Turtle Neck, Green Left Cuff and Blue Right Cuff
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," Fall 1971 collection
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.43

Ivory Cable Knit Mini Dress
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," ca. 1960-1972
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.50

Black Dress with Bright Pink and Poison Green Appliqués and Yellow and Purple Trim
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 12," ca. 1967
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Mrs. Edmund B. Diemer
KSUM 1986.114.1

Bright Pink Micro Mini Dress
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," ca. 1967-1968
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.64

Poison Green Sleeveless Tunic and Cuffed Hot Pants
Tunic label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 8," and hot pants are Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear but have no designer label. Fall 1967 collection
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.32 (tunic) & KSUM 1993.74.31 (hot pants)

Poison Green "Norfolk" Style Tunic with Detachable White Collar and
Pink Bow & Bell-bottom Pants inspired by Japanese schoolgirls and schoolboys

Tunic label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 8" and pants label reads "Harmon Knitwear, Marinette, Wisconsin, WPL RN 25779, 8." Fall 1967 collection
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.25ab (tunic) & KSUM 1993.74.26 (pants)

Poison Green Long Sleeves Mini Dress
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 8," probably from the Fall 1967 collection
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.49

Ivory Belted Jumpsuit with Black Trim
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," Fall 1973 collection
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.1ab

Black and Ivory Jumpsuit with Blue Belt Loops and Beige Belt
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," possibly from the Fall 1973 collection
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.22ab

Ivory Dress with Black Trim
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," Fall 1973 collection
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.2

 

 

 

 

Black and White Micro Mini Dress
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 8," ca. 1964-1968
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.33

Black Octagonal Patterned Stockings
A third piece of this ensemble, the hood, has a label that reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, M," ca. 1964-1971
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.18ab
   

Red Sweater with attached Black Bolero Trimmed in Ivory & Black and Ivory Pants
Rudi Gernreich (no designer labels), Fall 1971 collection
Sweater of rayon knit with wool bolero, pants of wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Silverman/Rodgers Collection, Gift of Mrs. Jacobs
KSUM 1983.1 .724ab

Red Sweater & Checkered Pants
Sweater label reads: "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," and pants label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10." Sweater from ca. 1971, pants from the Fall 1971 collection
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.8 (sweater) & KSUM 1993.74.9 (pants)

Red, Ivory, Black and Gray Belted Dress
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 8," ca. 1975
Wool knit dress, wool knit belt with silver metal buckle
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.21ab

Ivory Micro Mini Dress with Gold Zipper on Left Sleeve and Shoulder Seam
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 8," ca. 1967-1968
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.5

Black/Gold Dress with Black/Silver Band at Waist Level
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," ca. 1967-1971
Wool and metallic fiber knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1994.3.1

Black/Gold Micro Mini Dress with Silver Zipper at Left Princess Seam
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," ca. 1967-1968
Wool and metallic fiber knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.27

Ivory Cable Knit Mini Dress with Gold Zipper at Left Princess Seam
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich Design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," ca. 1967-1968
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.3

 

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Black Octagonal Hood & Patterned Stockings
Hood label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, M," ca. 1964-1971
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.18a-c

Red Sweater
Label reads: "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," ca. 1971
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.8

Black Four Gored A-Line Skirt
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 8," probably from the Fall 1968 collection
Triacetate/nylon knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Jeanne Jones
KSUM 1994.5.6

 

 

 

Black and White Micro Mini Dress
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 8," ca. 1964-1968
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.33

Navy Stockings with Gray Dots
Rudi Gernreich (no designer label), 1964 collection
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.66ab
   

 

 

 

White Cropped Top with Black and Yellow Inserts
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," Spring/Summer 1972 collection
Polyester knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.55

Black Pants
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," Spring/Summer 1972 collection
Polyester knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.54
   

Mustard-colored Sweater & Bell-bottom Pants
Sweater label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," while the pants label reads "Harmon Knitwear, Marinette, Wisconsin, WPL RN 25779, 8." Both ca. 1972
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.51ab

Mustard-colored Belted Jumpsuit
Label reads "Harmon knitwear, Marinette Wisconsin, WPL RN 25779, 10," ca. 1972
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.45ab

Mustard-colored Jumpsuit with Style Line at Hip Level
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," ca. 1972
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.37

Red Dress with Purple Trim
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 8," Fall 1973 collection
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.30

Red Belted Jumpsuit with Orange Trim
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," Fall 1973 collection
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.46ab

Red Dress with Sheer Triangular Insert
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear," ca. 1972
Wool knit with silk insert
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.16

Red Mini Dress with Spiraling Silver Zipper
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich Design for Harmon Knitwear," ca. 1967-1968
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.15

 

 

 

 

Red Sweater
Label reads: "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," ca. 1971
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.8

Red and Khaki Quarter Circle Motif Skirt with Matching Belt
Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear (no designer label), probably from the Fall 1968 collection
Triacetate and nylon knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.58ab
   

Yellow, Black and White Bodice & Black and White Checkered Skirt
Labels read "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon knitwear, 8," ca. 1981
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.34ab

Ivory Cable Knit Dress with Extended Cap Sleeve
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," ca. 1967-1968
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.42

Caramel-colored Tunic with Pink Flounced Sleeves & Pink Bell-bottom Pants
Labels read "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 8," for tunic, and "Harmon Knitwear Marinette, Wisconsin WDLRN 25779, 8," for pants. 1967 collection
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.23 (tunic) & KSUM 1993.74.24 (pants)

Beige Sleeveless Dress with Dark Gray Checked Pattern
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich," Fall 1967 collection
Wool twill weave
Kent State University Museum
Silverman/Rodgers Collection, Gift of Mrs. Jacobs
KSUM 1983.1.725

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red Tank Top with Purple Stripes
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," Fall 1971 collection
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.61

Red Sweater
Label reads: "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," ca. 1971
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.8

Red Shorts with Purple Pinstripes
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 8," Fall 1971 collection
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.60

 

 

 

Red Tank Top with Purple Stripes
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," Fall 1971 collection
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.61

Patchwork Shorts
Rudi Gernreich (no designer label), 1963 collection
Wook knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Jeanne Jones
KSUM 1994.5.7
   

 

 

 

Black and White Micro Mini Dress
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 8," ca. 1964-1968
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.33

Navy Stockings with Gray Dots
Rudi Gernreich (no designer label), 1964 collection
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.66ab
   

 

 

 

 

Black Dress with Gray Meandering "Ogive" Pattern with Ivory Ruff and Crevés
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 8," Fall 1968 collection
Wool Knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.28

Black Pants
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," Spring/Summer 1972 collection
Polyester knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.54
   

 

 

 

 

Navy Double-Breasted Pea Coat
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear California, 10," ca. 1950-1970
Wool-knit, mother-of-pearl buttons
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.59

Black Pants
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," Spring/Summer 1972 collection
Polyester knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.54
   

 

 

 

Royal Blue Double-Breasted Jacket with Poison Green Pinstripes
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear," Fall 1967 collection
Wool knit, mother-of-pearl buttons
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.12

Royal Blue Cuffed Shorts with Poison Green Pinstripes
Rudi Gernreich (no designer label), Fall 1967 collection
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.14
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blue Tank Top
Attributed to Rudi Gernreich, ca. 1964-1981
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.13

Black Four Gored A-Line Skirt
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 8," probably from the Fall 1968 collection
Triacetate/nylon knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Jeanne Jones
KSUM 1994.5.6

Blue Stockings with Khaki Dots
Rudi Gernreich Design for Harmon Knitwear (no label), 1964 collection
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.65ab
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Black and White Quarter Circle Motif Tank Top
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 8," probably from the Fall 1968 collection
Triacetate and nylon knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Jeanne Jones
KSUM 1994.5.3

Black and White Meandering "Ogive" Patterned Sash
Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear (no designer label), probably from the Fall 1968 collection
Wool or triacetate and nylon knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Jeanne Jones
KSUM 1994.5.5

Black Four Gored A-Line Skirt
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 8," probably from the Fall 1968 collection
Triacetate/nylon knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Jeanne Jones
KSUM 1994.5.6

Black Octagonal Patterned Stockings & Hood
Hood label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, M," ca. 1964-1971
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.18a-c
   

Black/Silver Dress with Cutout Shoulders
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 12," ca. 1967-1971
Probably made of wool and metallic fiber knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of James N. Siewert, in memory of Marie H. Pufal - my own favorite aunt who inspired me to a fashion career
KSUM 2000.18.36

Orange Cable Knit Mini Dress
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich design for Harmon Knitwear, 10," ca. 1960-1972
Wool knit
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Marion C. Risman, The Rudi Gernreich Collection
KSUM 1993.74.4

 

Embroidered Caftan
Label reads "Rudi Gernreich" (black on silver label) but this type of embroidery and mirror work decoration is from India, probably from Rajasthan, ca. 1975
Cotton ground, cotton thread, mirrors, metallic ribbon
Rudi Gernreich is known to have worn this type of caftan. Another similar one can be found in The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising's Museum in Los Angeles
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Coral Browne Price
KSUM 1985.27.1
   

 

Orange, Pink, Yellow, and White Scarf
Rudi Gernreich (no label), 1966
Silk charmeuse
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Jeanne Jones
KSUM 1994.5.8

 


 

Yellow Scarf with Rounded Square Designs and One Orange Square
Rudi Gernreich (name printed in black in one corner), 1975
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Cammy Sessa, IHO Dotty Lane
KSUM 1994.33.4

 

Exhibition

Rudi Gernreich: BOLD
Palmer and Mull Galleries, July 3, 2008, to May 31, 2009
Dr. Anne Bissonnette, Curator

   
   

 

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