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Black Swimming Costume
Black Swimming Costume
Black Swimming Costume

Black Swimming Costume

Manufacturer (Bukta, founded 1879)
Date1950s
Object NameSwimsuit
Mediumnylon and metal
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsWaist x Bust x Hips Circumference: 645 × 740 × 870mm
Length from top of halter neck: 790mm
AcquisitionThe Peggy Walker Gift.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS053260
About MeThis black swimming costume has a bow on the front.

There is a metal zip down the back seam to give a good fit.

The adjustable halter neck strap is attached to the front interior on each side of the bust with a clear plastic button and can be removed for strap-free tanning.
Exhibitions
Black Bikini/Swimsuit
Nelbarden
1970s
Ladies Orange Swimsuit
Silhouette
1960s
Purple Nylon Bikini
Marks & Spencer
1970s - 1980s
Blue Swimming Costume
Scotch Wool Shop
1950s
Swimsuit With Skirt
Nelbarden
c.1959-1965
Fuchsia Pink Bikini
Littlewoods
1985
Ladies Jersey Swimsuit
Jantzen Swimwear
late 1930s
Ladies Halter Neck Swimsuit
Trulo
late 1940s - 1950s
Ladies Navy Wool Swimsuit
Jantzen Swimwear
c.1948
Striped Swimsuit
Asda Supermarkets
c. 1991
Blue Ladies Swimsuit
Slipstream
1930s
Black Wool Swimsuit
Meridian
late 1920s - 1930s
Striped Swimming Costume
Marks & Spencer
1960s
Ladies Blue Boned Cotton Swimsuit
Martin White
late 1940s - 1950s
British Home Stores
c. 1983