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1985.35.2 - bathing suit

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Object Typesuit, bathing Date Madeca. 1940-ca. 1949

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Object Typesuit, bathing Date Madeca. 1940-ca. 1949
Accession Number 1985.35.2 Title bathing suit Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type suit, bathing Creator unknown Date Made ca. 1940-ca. 1949 Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques woven, plain rib, warp-faced, poplin; knitted; smocked; printed, direct, screen ?; cotton Measurements UL 49.5; LCIR 138.5 cm Description
Cotton bathing suit with red and pink flowers and green vine pattern. Smocked bodice area and lower crotch area. Skirt covers the bottom part of the bathing suit below waist. Bra is lined with white cotton knit. …
Cotton bathing suit with red and pink flowers and green vine pattern. Smocked bodice area and lower crotch area. Skirt covers the bottom part of the bathing suit below waist. Bra is lined with white cotton knit. Back has 3 loops. Elasticized legs.Worn by the donor.
Credit Line Donated by Miss Eva A. McKitrick

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"1985.35.2 - bathing suit, Anne Lambert Clothing and Textiles Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/13-41725. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.