Swim suit worn by Simone Manuel

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

TYR swim suit worn by Simone Manuel. The one-piece bodysuit is knee-length, has a high neckline, and is black, white, and grey. There is a geometric pattern and a pattern resembling snake skin. White text reads [TYR] at the top near the neckline, and there is a red, white, and blue American flag below. The verso features a racerback, a white tag near the center with black text which reads [Fina / Al / TY220207]. Inside the swimsuit there are several labels. There is a grey triangle label with a triangle shaped image of the red, white, and blue American flag. White text below it reads [MANUFACTURED IN THE U.S.A. / OF IMPORTED MATERIALS]. A square grey label with white text reads [TYR ® / SIZE / 26].

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