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Accession Number 1985.65.1 Title bathing suit Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type suit, bathing Date Made 1948 Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques cotton; woven, plain rib, warp-faced; knitted, machine; printed, direct, screen Measurements UL 62.7; LCIR 73.5 cm Description

Bathing suit with a bias-cut flared skirt, a front midriff, and 2 sections in bust area. Gathers under the bust; wide band finishing the upper edge. Fabric has a white ground with a stylized leaf motif in navy, red…

Bathing suit with a bias-cut flared skirt, a front midriff, and 2 sections in bust area. Gathers under the bust; wide band finishing the upper edge. Fabric has a white ground with a stylized leaf motif in navy, red and aqua; motifs are randomly placed. CB button closure; 5 white, plastic buttons. Tie sewn at front to tie around the neck; loops at back through which ties could be taken to form shoulder straps. Machine turned and stitched hem on skirt. White knitted pants lined with white knitted fabric.

Read More + Credit Line Donated by Mrs. June McCormack