Not on display

Swimming-Aid

1960s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Swimming aid. Girelle-shaped garment of pink nylon, lined with cotton with a rubber pouch in the centre. Rubber tube for inflating. Centre back hook for fastening.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton, nylon, rubber
Brief description
Swimming-aid, pink nylon lined with cotton with a rubber pouch in the centre, manufactured by Swim-Pal, Germany, 1960s
Physical description
Swimming aid. Girelle-shaped garment of pink nylon, lined with cotton with a rubber pouch in the centre. Rubber tube for inflating. Centre back hook for fastening.
Dimensions
  • Height: 32cm
  • Waist circumference: 58cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • '"Schwimmenkiel" / D.P. - Geprüft'
  • '"Swim-Pal" / Made in Germany / Patent Tested'
Credit line
Given by Carol Wardell
Collection
Accession number
T.58-2004

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Record createdJanuary 26, 2005
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