Untitled
Category
Costume
Date
1965
Materials
Lycra, nylon, nylon netting.
Measurements
670 x 420 mm
Place of origin
England
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 604274
Summary
A woman's swimsuit made from a nylon and lycra blend. The swimsuit has a psychedelic pattern in purple, pink, yellow, orange and blue of stylised flowers and geometric shapes and has two integral shoulder straps and an integral skirt panel centre front with a central split seam. Internally there are two pre-formed polyurethane bust cups, covered with and held in place by white nylon netting, with the remainder of the suit unlined. A label reads "St Michael, Nylon and Lycra, Bust 38, Hips 40-41".
Provenance
Gift of Mrs G.Napier, Springhill Manor, Springhill near Moneymore
Marks and inscriptions
Below left bust cup, proper left hand side.: Label reads 'St Michael, Nylon and Lycra, Bust 38, Hips 40-41'. See associated photograph for further information.