Striped Swimsuit
Date1950s
Object NameSwimsuit
Mediumsatinised Lastex
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsWaist x Bust x Hips Circumference: 760 × 740 × 900mm
Length from shoulder: 760mm
Length from shoulder: 760mm
AcquisitionThe Peggy Walker Gift.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS011640
About MeThis bathing costume has a square-cut modesty panel and boned bodice to give the hourglass figure fashionable in the 1950s.Vertical stripes were popular on 1950s bathing costumes and also helped to create the hourglass silhouette.
The black straps are attached to a metal hoop on either side of the front of the bodice.
1920s
c.1930-1935
1900 - 1920
1900 - 1910
