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Jersey Wool Swimsuit
Jersey Wool Swimsuit
Jersey Wool Swimsuit

Jersey Wool Swimsuit

Manufacturer
Date1930s
Object NameSwimsuit
Mediumjersey wool
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsWaist x Bust x Hips Circumference: 600 × 650 × 760mm
Length from shoulder: 690mm
AcquisitionThe Peggy Walker Gift.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS011641
About MeThis jersey wool swimsuit has a black central panel at the front and back and two cream side panels.

There are three white floral motifs embroidered in satin stitch on the front black panel.

The deep scoop neckline has built-in shoulder straps.
Exhibitions
Ladies Jersey Swimsuit
Jantzen Swimwear
late 1930s
Black Wool Swimsuit
Meridian
late 1920s - 1930s
Ladies Halter Neck Swimsuit
Trulo
late 1940s - 1950s
Ladies Navy Wool Swimsuit
Jantzen Swimwear
c.1948
Black Bikini/Swimsuit
Nelbarden
1970s
Ladies Orange Swimsuit
Silhouette
1960s
Blue Ladies Swimsuit
Slipstream
1930s
Striped Swimsuit
Asda Supermarkets
c. 1991
Purple Nylon Bikini
Marks & Spencer
1970s - 1980s
Ladies Blue Boned Cotton Swimsuit
Martin White
late 1940s - 1950s
Striped Swimming Costume
Marks & Spencer
1960s
Fuchsia Pink Bikini
Littlewoods
1985
British Home Stores
c. 1983