Bathing Suit

Object detail

Accession number

2005.39

Maker

Classic Garment

Production period

1940s
1950s

Description

One piece purple glamour bathing suit made of satin. The straps tie up at the back of neck in halterneck. Shot pink/purple hue. Triangle shaped cut-out below breasts. Central ruched panel with gap near crotch underneath. Central zip at back from top to bottom. Lined with cream fabric

Marks

GH CLASSIC / Garment Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Textile/Satin

Collection

Textiles Collection

Credit Line

Classic Garment. 1940-1950. Bathing Suit, 2005.39. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Suit Suit, Bathing Personal Artefacts Clothing Main Garments

Production place

New Zealand

Collection type

Domestic Textiles Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

Outerwear Dress Purple One-piece garment Textile Sleeve Collar Baby & toddler clothing Pink Day dress

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