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Swimsuit

JANTZEN KNITTING MILLS, Portland (manufacturer)
Swimsuit
 1921

Medium
wool, cotton

Measurements
72.0 cm (centre front) 25.5 cm (waist, flat)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 2004

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Portland, Oregon, United States

Inscription
label, inside centre back, woven in yellow, green, red and pink on black: Jantzen / SWIM SUIT / MADE / IN U.S.A / © / PAT. / SEPT. 6. ‘21
label, left proper lower front, embroidered diving girl in red swimsuit: Jantzen / USA

Accession Number
2004.565

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

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