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Bathing Costume

ca. 1955 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

One-piece bathing costume in cotton, with a floral print in variegated colours, mainly yellow, green and blue. Pale green cord tie at the front. Elastic-ruched back. Wide shoulder straps, adjustable with buttons/buttonholes on the straps and back.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Printed cotton, and ruched with elastic
Brief description
One-piece bathing costume in printed cotton, designed by Bimba, Australia, ca. 1955
Physical description
One-piece bathing costume in cotton, with a floral print in variegated colours, mainly yellow, green and blue. Pale green cord tie at the front. Elastic-ruched back. Wide shoulder straps, adjustable with buttons/buttonholes on the straps and back.
Production typeReady to wear
Credit line
Given by Mrs Betty Stout
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.367-1996

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Record createdSeptember 10, 2007
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