Black Bikini/Swimsuit
ManufacturerMade by
Nelbarden
(London)
Date1970s
Object NameSwimsuit
Mediumnylon, foam, metal and plastic
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsABDMS038045.1 Bikini Top Bust Circumference: 590mm
ABDMS038045.1 Bikini Top Length of each strap: 260mm
ABDMS038045.2 Bikini Bottoms Hips Circumference: 820mm
ABDMS038045.2 Bikini Bottoms Length from waist: 235mm
ABDMS038045.1 Bikini Top Length of each strap: 260mm
ABDMS038045.2 Bikini Bottoms Hips Circumference: 820mm
ABDMS038045.2 Bikini Bottoms Length from waist: 235mm
AcquisitionThe Peggy Walker Gift.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS038045
About MeBikinis were popular in the 1970s and were much smaller than in previous decades.This black bikini has a contrasting beige trim and thin beige straps.
There is a large gold-coloured metal square on the right hip, left hip and centre of the bust. Similar metal decoration appeared on other bikinis made by Nelbarden in the 1970s.
Exhibitions
1950s
c.1930-1935
1900 - 1910
1920s
