Bathing Suit

Object detail

Accession number

2006.393

Maker

Jaxonia

Production period

1920s

Description

A black or navy blue one piece sleeveless male's bathing suit with cream band around neck, armholes and legs. Button closure with black cotton backing on right front shoulder. Label on inside collar of reverse panel stating 'Jaxonia' or 'Saxonia' in italics. Note: on VV Register, it is stated that object made out of Navy blue cotton which is incorrect.

Marks

jaxonia Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Textile/Wool
Processed Material/Textile/Cotton
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic

Collection

Textiles Collection

Credit Line

Jaxonia. Bathing Suit, 2006.393. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Suit Suit, Bathing Personal Artefacts Clothing Main Garments

Collection type

Domestic Textiles Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

Sleeve Grey One-piece garment Sleeveless shirt T-shirt Electric blue Fashion design Day dress Formal wear Pattern

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