bathing costume & swimsuit


bathing costume & swimsuit

Summary

Cream knitted wool with double surface to form honeycomb texture. 1) One piece suit. High shaped waist seam has vertical bust darts. Narrow knitted straps cross over at back then thread through. Low rounded hemline at back at tie CB. Legs cut low over hips - central diamond shaped crotch lined with cotton jersey. 2) Broad elasticated belt fastening with cream plastic "nurses buckle".


Object Name

bathing costume & swimsuit

Date Created

1935-1940

Dimensions

Length: 54cm

accession number

1984.488/2

Medium

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