Bathing Suit

Object detail

Accession number

2006.402

Production period

1960s

Description

Ladies lycra and nylon bathing suit in floral print of pink, green and yellow on dark blue background. Round shaped neckline, interestingly cut panels on front of suit, deep scoop at back. Wide flared skirt and built in bikini bottoms. Lining at bodice. Built in bra. Tag on interior states 'SIZE 16 Fits Bust 97 cm Fits Hips 107 cm 81% NYLON 19% LYCRA MADE IN NEW ZEALAND' and on other side states 'Warm Hand wash Do not bleach Do not Hand wring Drip dry in shade.'

Marks

SIZE 16 / Fits Bust 97cm / Fits Hips 107cm / 81% NYLON / 19% LYCRA / MADE IN / NEW ZEALAND Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic/Nylon

Collection

Textiles Collection

Credit Line

Bathing Suit, 2006.402. 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 Green Textile Neck Sleeve Yellow Pink Art Pattern Magenta

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