Swimsuit
Maker
Canterbury (New Zealand)
Production date
1940s
Current rights
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Object detail
Description
A one-piece bathing suit with two straps, each running from top of brassiere and buttoning on to back of costume. Three buttonholes to alter length of strap.Home made button loops on the end of each strap. Overall leaf pattern in orange, green, yellow and brown on cream background with orange piping in vertical panels on the brassiere and under bust. Inside brassiere section are shaped, knit fabric with brushed underside cream cotton pads with elastic binding to fit under bust for support.Under the brassiere side panels are gathered onto centre front panel with modesty skirt. Entire back is shirred. Canterbury logo on left hip.
Maker
Canterbury (New Zealand)
Production date
1940s
Measurements
630mm (height), 540mm (width)
Accession number
0018/00
Current rights