Man’s bathing suit
Made from cotton jersey, webbing belt and metal buckle. Fine, stretchy machine-knitted fabrics in wool and cotton were popular for swimsuits during the 1920s and 1930s. Stripes or blocks of contrasting colour were fashionable at the lido or the beach. Trunks or shorts were still too daring for most men. This suit has a top for modesty, and a modern sporty belt for dash.
Object Summary
- Accession Loan No.
- 8/1977/2
- Collection Class
- Clothing and accessories
- Material
- cotton, jersey
- Common Name
- man’s bathing suit
- Simple Name
- swimwear
- Production Year Low
- 1920
- Production Year High
- 1940
