Man's Bathing Suit
Original OwnerOriginally owned by a member of the
Putnam family
American
Clothing MakerMade by
American Hosiery Co.
American
Dateabout 1915-1935
MediumMachine-stitched wool and cotton, with plastic button
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across chest): 33 1/4 x 19in. (84.5 x 48.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Marcella Putnam and Albert Day Putnam
DescriptionMan's bathing suit of heathered gray wool. The suit has a scooped neckline at front and back, and scooped armholes. The top extends in a short skirt over the attached, short-legged bottoms. The proper left shoulder strap fastens with a black plastic button at the top of the shoulder. The fastening is reinforced with a gray cotton sateen lining.
Object number1960.74.13
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