Four-Piece Dark Blue Tartan Playsuit
WearerWorn by
Frances Farquharson
(Seattle, Portland, USA, 1903 - 1991)
Date1950s
Object NameCostume
Mediumcotton, elastic, plastic and metal
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsABDMS024975.1 Bikini Top: Bust Circumference: 1120mm
ABDMS024975.2 Jacket: Waist x Bust Circumference: 1100 × 1080mm
ABDMS024975.2 Jacket: Back Length: 560mm
ABDMS024975.3 Skirt: Waist x Hem x Hips Circumference: 670 × 1060 × 935mm
ABDMS024975.3 Skirt: Length: 645mm
ABDMS024975.4 Shorts: Waist x Hips: 680 × 1140mm
ABDMS024975.4 Shorts: Length: 435mm
ABDMS024975.2 Jacket: Waist x Bust Circumference: 1100 × 1080mm
ABDMS024975.2 Jacket: Back Length: 560mm
ABDMS024975.3 Skirt: Waist x Hem x Hips Circumference: 670 × 1060 × 935mm
ABDMS024975.3 Skirt: Length: 645mm
ABDMS024975.4 Shorts: Waist x Hips: 680 × 1140mm
ABDMS024975.4 Shorts: Length: 435mm
AcquisitionPresented in 1996.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS024975
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 tartan button and has turned up cuffs.
The A-line skirt fastens with two press studs on the waistband and six tartan buttons down the front.
The shorts are square-cut and fasten with two navy buttons on the waistband and a metal zip all the way down the front.
1920s
Taisho Period, c.1924
1920-1929
1960s
1920-1929
1930 - 1940
1950 - 1960
1938
1930-1960
Possibly 1920s
1900 - 1920
1900 - 1910