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
Collection Group
Medium
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