Bathing Costume
mid 1950s (made)
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| Place of origin |
Swimsuit in the style of a strapless white and lavender pique weave cotton sundress, the back with elasticated shirring. The flaring skirt barely covers short puffy solid lavender bloomers, and there is a lavender halterneck strap attached to the bust.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | cotton, elastic |
| Brief description | Woman's lavender and white bathing costume, sundress style with bloomers underneath. Trend Beachwear, England, mid 1950s. |
| Physical description | Swimsuit in the style of a strapless white and lavender pique weave cotton sundress, the back with elasticated shirring. The flaring skirt barely covers short puffy solid lavender bloomers, and there is a lavender halterneck strap attached to the bust. |
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| Credit line | Given anonymously |
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| Accession number | T.82-2016 |
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| Record created | May 5, 2016 |
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