Summer Shorts
Date1960s
Object NameShorts
Mediumcotton and plastic
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsWaist x Hips Circumference: 800 × 1190mm
Length from waistband to hem: 455mm
Length from waistband to hem: 455mm
AcquisitionThe Peggy Walker Gift.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS006174
About MeThese ladies high waisted cotton shorts have a deep waistband.
There is a sailor style bib panel fixed with five white plastic buttons at each side on the left and right of the front centre seam.
Novelty prints were popular in the 1950s and these shorts are decorated with an abstract print of beach balls, flowers and stripes.
Exhibitions
1930-1960
1920s
Taisho Period, c.1924
1920-1929
1920-1929
1950-1959
1930 - 1940
1900 - 1920
1900 - 1910
1920s
1950 - 1960
1938