Bathing suit
(1919-1920)
Medium
cotton (jersey), cotton (drawstring)
Measurements
(a) 78.5 cm (centre back) 42.3 cm (width) (vest)
(b) 53.5 cm (outer leg) 45.0 cm (waist, flat) (trunks)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Miss Irene Mitchell, 1975
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
(England)
Inscription
none
Accession Number
D48.a-b-1975
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Physical description
(a) Vest of gentleman's two piece bathing suit, navy, knitted with white trimming around neck, armholes and base.
(b) Trunks of gentleman's two piece bathing suit, navy, knitted with white trimming lower legs, cotton drawstring.
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