Bathing Costume
1870-1880 (made)
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Made of white calico printed with bands of pin-stripes, the costume has a round drawstring neck and short sleeves. The garment is seamless at the waist and divides into legs trimmed with pleated frills just above the knee. The fastenings are bound with dark red cotton.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Calico, printed |
| Brief description | Victorian swimming costume made of white calico with printed red pin-strips, made in England between 1870 and 1880 |
| Physical description | Made of white calico printed with bands of pin-stripes, the costume has a round drawstring neck and short sleeves. The garment is seamless at the waist and divides into legs trimmed with pleated frills just above the knee. The fastenings are bound with dark red cotton. |
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| Credit line | Given by Eileen A. Brock |
| Object history | Worn by Amy Piercy |
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| Accession number | MISC.102-1986 |
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| Record created | May 11, 2004 |
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