Woman's Bathing Suit
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Jane Gilmore
(American, 1929 - 1989)
Clothing MakerMade by
Catalina
Date1957
MediumMachine-stitched cotton, nylon, and elastic, with steel boning, and plastic and mother of pearl buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across chest): 29 x 12 1/2in. (73.7 x 31.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Pamela and Elisabth Cartledge
Object number1989.93.2
DescriptionWoman's bathing suit of striped red, white, blue, and yellow, machine-knit cotton. The torso of the suit is fitted, with low leg openings cut straight across below the hips. Each shoulder strap has a large ornamental mother of pearl button on the front, and functional buttons of clear plastic mounted inside the back of the suit; each strap has three buttonholes for adjusting the fit. The bust area has steel boning and a white cotton lining at center front, along with stretchy elastic lining on the sides of the front.
NotesHistorical Note: According to the donors, their mother, Jane Gilmore Cartledge (1929-1989), wore this bathing suit while on her honeymoon in Bermuda in1957. She married Charles F. Cartledge, Jr., of Bridgeport, Connecticut.Status
Not on view
