bathing costume & swimsuit
Summary
White wool knitted in knobbly stitch and printed with large design of stars and shells in scarlet, turquoise and black, elasticated throughout. Cup top edge threaded with white woollen drawstring tying in bow centre front. Strap of white knitted wool attached to top of left cup, passing aorund back of neck and fastening to right cup with button. Lined with white cotton jersey. Woollen loop at side of each cup connected by long woollen strap to adjust tightness across bust.
Object Name
bathing costume & swimsuit
Date Created
1950-1952
Dimensions
Size: 55cm
Hips: 78cm
accession number
1974.63
Collection Group
Place of creation
United Kingdom
Medium
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