Drawstring Beach Towel
Date1920s
Object NameTowel
Mediumcotton towelling
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsOverall (Height x Width x Depth): 1145 × 1330 × 2mm
AcquisitionPresented in 2013 by Margaret Carlaw.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS082648
About MeBeach capes were popular in the 1920s and 1930s.
They could be fastened round the neck using the drawstring to keep the wearer warm after swimming.
Swimmers could also change in to and out of their bathing costumes underneath the cape to preserve their modesty.
Exhibitions
1920s
1960s
1930-1960
Taisho Period, c.1924
1920-1929
1920-1929
1900 - 1910
1900 - 1920
1930 - 1940
