Bathing Suit
1937-1939 (made)
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Two-piece bathing suit made of yellow wool jersey comprising of a pair of shorts and brassiere top. Brassiere top with a crossed strap fastening.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Wool jersey |
| Brief description | Two-piece bathing suit of wool jersey, retailed by Finnigans Ltd., London, 1937-1939 |
| Physical description | Two-piece bathing suit made of yellow wool jersey comprising of a pair of shorts and brassiere top. Brassiere top with a crossed strap fastening. |
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| Object history | RF 71/920 Group of beachwear (T.292 to 301-1971) bought at a Christies auction in April 1971. Although sold as belonging to an anonymous lady, these pieces were owned and worn by Vera, Lady Swettenham, who married Sir Frank Athelstane Swettenham (1850-1946) in 1939 after his divorce from his first wife of 60 years. The Swettenham property lists identify this piece as having originally been purchased from Finnigans Ltd at 17 New Bond Street, London, at a cost of £2.14.5 |
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| Accession number | T.294&A-1971 |
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| Record created | May 22, 2009 |
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