Not on display

Bathing Trunks

ca. 1970 (made)
Artist/Maker
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.

Object details

Categories
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.
Dimensions
  • Waist to crutch length: 12in
  • Waist to crutch length: 31.5cm
  • Side length: 10in
  • Side length: 26.5cm
  • Leg width: 21in
  • Leg width: 54.5cm
  • Waist width: 31.75in
  • Waist width: 81cm
Production typeReady to wear
Credit line
Given by David Mlinaric
Collection
Accession number
T.316-1979

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Record createdSeptember 10, 2007
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