Man's Bathing Suit
Original OwnerProbably originally owned by
Karl Frederick Zweibelhofer
(American, 1894 - 1985)
Clothing MakerMade by
Wiley-Bickford-Sweet Co.
(American)
Date1923-1930
MediumMachine-stitched wool, with cotton tape and a brass buckle
DimensionsComponent (top length x width across chest): 31 1/4 x 17 1/4in. (79.4 x 43.8cm)
Component (shorts length x width across waist): 19 x 18in. (48.3 x 45.7cm)
Component (belt length x width of buckle): 30 1/4 x 1 7/8in. (76.8 x 4.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Jane Hofer Kettendorf
Object number1994.5.40.1-.2
DescriptionMan's three-piece bathing suit, consisting of a top (.1a), shorts (.1b), and belt (.2). The top and shorts are made of navy blue machine-knit wool with white bands around the bottom. The top is constructed like a tank top, with a round neckline and deeply scooped armholes. The shorts have a cotton tape drawstring waist. The belt is made of heavy white cotton tape, with a silver-tone metal buckle which clasps with a wide hook and slot; the top of each side of the buckle is a plain rectangle.
Status
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