Five-Piece Light Blue Tartan Playsuit
WearerWorn by
Frances Farquharson
(Seattle, Portland, USA, 1903 - 1991)
Date1950s
Object NameCostume
Mediumcotton, elastic, plastic and metal
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsABDMS024974.1 Bikini Top: Bust Circumference: 1160mm
ABDMS024974.2 Jacket: Waist x Bust Circumference: 1200 × 1185mm
ABDMS024974.2 Jacket: Back Length: 660mm
ABDMS024974.3 Skirt: Waist x Hips x Hem Circumference: 680 × 2080 × 1190mm
ABDMS024974.3 Skirt: Length: 715mm
ABDMS024974.4 Shorts: Waist x Hips Circumference: 660 × 1090mm
ABDMS024974.4 Shorts: Length: 425mm
ABDMS024974.5 Sash: Length x Width: 1810 × 130mm
ABDMS024974.2 Jacket: Waist x Bust Circumference: 1200 × 1185mm
ABDMS024974.2 Jacket: Back Length: 660mm
ABDMS024974.3 Skirt: Waist x Hips x Hem Circumference: 680 × 2080 × 1190mm
ABDMS024974.3 Skirt: Length: 715mm
ABDMS024974.4 Shorts: Waist x Hips Circumference: 660 × 1090mm
ABDMS024974.4 Shorts: Length: 425mm
ABDMS024974.5 Sash: Length x Width: 1810 × 130mm
AcquisitionPresented in 1996.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS024974
About MeThe bikini top has a halterneck strap that ties behind the neck. There is a hook and eye fastening on the interior and the sides tie round the back.
The jacket fastens with four navy buttons and has turned up cuffs.
The A-line skirt has two pockets and fastens with seven navy buttons down the front.
The shorts are square-cut and fasten with a navy button and a metal zip down the front.
The edges of the sash have been cut with pinking shears.
1920s
Taisho Period, c.1924
1960s
1930 - 1940
1920-1929
1920-1929
1950 - 1960
1938
1930-1960
1900 - 1920
1900 - 1910
Possibly 1920s