Bathing Costume
ca. 1926 (made)
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Woman's bathing costume made from dark grey and black machine knitted silk or rayon. It has a low v-neck back and front and is slightly shaped to the figure. The costume is sleeveless and its legs are mid thigh length. The neck, armholes and ends of the legs are trimmed with bands of diagonal black and white check.
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Materials and techniques | Machine knitted silk or rayon |
Brief description | Woman's bathing costume, probably of silk or rayon, England, ca. 1926 |
Physical description | Woman's bathing costume made from dark grey and black machine knitted silk or rayon. It has a low v-neck back and front and is slightly shaped to the figure. The costume is sleeveless and its legs are mid thigh length. The neck, armholes and ends of the legs are trimmed with bands of diagonal black and white check. |
Credit line | Given by Mr G. R. Haybittle, on behalf of Mrs Fanny Haybittle. |
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Accession number | T.6-1971 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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