Untitled
Category
Costume
Date
1960
Materials
Nylon, nylon netting, polyurethane foam, plastic.
Measurements
720 x 440 mm
Place of origin
England
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 604273
Summary
A woman's swimsuit made from royal blue nylon jersey. The swimsuit has two integral shoulder straps, an elasticated waist and an integral skirt panel centre front, with pre-formed polyurethane bust cups which are held in place with two elastic straps. Internally, the suit is lined below the waist with nylon netting and the suit fastens centre back with three white plastic buttons.
Provenance
Gift of Mrs G.Napier, Springhill Manor, Springhill near Moneymore
Marks and inscriptions
Label inside upper right hand side of bust.: A label inside the suit reads "Got 24.5.69". See associated photograph for further details.