BATHING COSTUME

H1988.547

Large floral pattern in pink. orange, cream and greens on a sea blue background. One piece, fitting, with pleating on one side. Fitted boned bodice. Front of costume finishes in "skirt" at top of thighs. Cross-over straps. Zipper at back. Label on bodice lining: " SEA / B / DESIGNER SWIMSUITS " Size 38 / 16. Second label "UNION LABEL / INT`L LADIES GARMENT WORKERS UNION / ILGWU"

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1988.547
Accession Date: 19 Jul 1988

Material

Elastic/Textile

Elasticised cotton?

0 - Whole
Cotton/Textile0 - Whole
Synthetic/Textile0 - Whole
Metal/Metal0 - Whole

Measurement

length630mm
width760mmwaist

 

 

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