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Boy's Swimming Trunks
Boy's Swimming Trunks

Boy's Swimming Trunks

Clothing MakerMade by Unknown
Dateabout 1900-1930
MediumMachine-stitched cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across top): 10 5/8 x 11 1/2in. (27 x 29.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Marcella Putnam
DescriptionBoy's swimming trunks of gray, orange, white, and black striped knit cotton. The trunks have a drawstring around the top, and short, straight legs. They are unlined.
Object number1959.106.16
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Gift of Terry Harlow, 2022.9.6, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, In copyright
    Charles Reich
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    1805-1807
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    about 1920-1930
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    Unknown
    about 1865
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    20th century
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    George E. Meyers
    mid 20th century
    Boy's Suit
    Unknown
    about 1880-1890
    1994.59.66
    Matilda Louise Birnstill
    about 1900-1940