Untitled
Jantzen, Inc.
Category
Costume
Date
1940 - 1945
Materials
Wool, elastane.
Measurements
650 x 380 mm
Place of origin
England
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 604850
Summary
A woman's swimsuit in green, made from a wool and elastane blend. The main ground of the swimsuit is green with a woven design of white flowers and there is a small integrated skirt panel centre front. Internally, the suit is unlined and fastened with a simple wool cord centre back. A label inside the suits reads "Jantzen, Reg Trade Mark, Made in England", alongside another label which reads "Made With Castex Yarn. UK patent 37076, 380363 & Others".
Provenance
Gift of Mrs M.E.Gwilliam.
Marks and inscriptions
Inner seam, back, proper right hand side.: Label reads 'Jantzen. Reg Trade Mark. Made in England. Ladies 34". See associated photograph for further details. Inner seam, back, proper right hand side.: Label reads "Made With Castex Yarn. UK patent 37076, 380363 & Others". See associated photograph for further details. Centre front, bottom left side.: Small appliqued label centre front of a silhouette of a woman diving in red swimsuit and cap. See associated photograph for further details.
Makers and roles
Jantzen, Inc., manufacturer(?)