Bathing Trunks
ca. 1970 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Men's swimming trunks of printed white cotton with elasticated drawstring waist. White nylon or terylene net briefs inside.
The printed pattern is a 'wall paper' print of large formal floral motifs in purple, green and beige on cream satin cotton ground. The waistband and legs are of plain cream cotton. The drawstring is of white nylon passing through two pairs of metal eyelets at the front fastening the cord on the inside of the waistband. The back of the waistband is fitted with elastic and is adjustable.
The printed pattern is a 'wall paper' print of large formal floral motifs in purple, green and beige on cream satin cotton ground. The waistband and legs are of plain cream cotton. The drawstring is of white nylon passing through two pairs of metal eyelets at the front fastening the cord on the inside of the waistband. The back of the waistband is fitted with elastic and is adjustable.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Printed cotton, nylon or terylene net, metal and elastic |
| Brief description | Bathing trunks of printed cotton, designed by Hung On You, London, ca. 1970 |
| Physical description | Men's swimming trunks of printed white cotton with elasticated drawstring waist. White nylon or terylene net briefs inside. The printed pattern is a 'wall paper' print of large formal floral motifs in purple, green and beige on cream satin cotton ground. The waistband and legs are of plain cream cotton. The drawstring is of white nylon passing through two pairs of metal eyelets at the front fastening the cord on the inside of the waistband. The back of the waistband is fitted with elastic and is adjustable. |
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| Production type | Ready to wear |
| Credit line | Given by David Mlinaric |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.316-1979 |
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| Record created | September 10, 2007 |
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