Ladies Navy Wool Swimsuit
ManufacturerMade by
Jantzen Swimwear
Datec.1948
Object NameSwimsuit
Mediumwool, paper
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsWaist x Bust x Hips Circumference: 610 × 690 × 780mm
Length from shoulder: 770mm
Length from shoulder: 770mm
AcquisitionThe Peggy Walker Gift.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS076193
About MeThis wool swimsuit has a V-neck, Y-shaped back and bow trunks under a modesty skirt with a square-cut hem.It was made in England by Jantzen and has their famous diving girl logo on the lower left of the modesty skirt. This logo was based on Olympic divers and was first used in 1923.
The original price label and washing instructions are attached to the right shoulder strap.
Exhibitions
1920s
1900 - 1920
1900 - 1910
c.1930-1935
1950s
