A pair of 1949 lobster motif swimsuits by L.A. designer Mary Ann DeWeese, who designed for companies such as Sandeze and Catalina. Her designs were often fanciful, as this set reflects, and picturing the couple who once rocked this pair is truly rewarding. Photo 4 of 11 in "Living in a Modern Way" at LACMA by Erika Heet

"Living in a Modern Way" at LACMA

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A pair of 1949 lobster motif swimsuits by L.A. designer Mary Ann DeWeese, who designed for companies such as Sandeze and Catalina. Her designs were often fanciful, as this set reflects, and picturing the couple who once rocked this pair is truly rewarding.