Bathing costume
Category
Costume
Date
1930
Materials
Rubber, Wool
Measurements
689 mm (Length)150 mm (Length)
Place of origin
United Kingdom
Collection
Killerton, Devon
NT 1366518
Summary
Woman's bathing costume wool jersey sleeveless costume with deep rounded neckline. Top made in orange jersey, bottom in black. Four black belt loops are stitched at waist where orange and black sections join. Machine made back has been altered, split to form 'V' and top-stitched in orange thread by hand. Label stitched to lower left leg; embroidered with lion rampant and furled union jack 'BRITISH'. Costume fastens on left shoulder with orange rubber button.