bathing costume & swimsuit


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

Place of creation

United Kingdom

Medium

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