Untitled
Category
Costume
Date
1940
Materials
Wool, cotton tape, plastic.
Measurements
730 x 400 mm
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 603044
Summary
A woman's swimming suit, hand-knitted, made from green wool. The swimming suit bodice has crocheted detailing around the scoop neckline and armholes and a broad band of ribbing around the waistline. The suit has integral shorts, over which is an integral skirt panel both front and back. The two shoulder straps, which are held in place with white plastic buttons front and back, are reinforced on the inner seam with white cotton tape.