Swimsuit
Martin White
Category
Costume
Date
1950 - 1955
Materials
Cotton sateen, elastic, cotton cord.
Measurements
700 x 290 mm
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 604412
Summary
A woman's swimsuit made from black cotton sateen. The swimsuit has a plain cotton sateen front and the sides and back are made from elasticated ruched black cotton. The shoulder straps are also made from ruched black cotton and the fastening is a simple black cotton cord which ties centre back at bust level. A label inside the bust reads, 'Made by Martin White. England'.
Provenance
Gift of Mrs A.Dark and Mrs M.Collinson.
Marks and inscriptions
Inner seam, inside left swimsuit cup.: Label reads 'Made by Martin White. England'. See associated photograph for further details.
Makers and roles
Martin White, manufacturer