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Gift of Mary W. Edwards, 1984.42.27  Photograph by David Stansbury © 2008 The Connecticut Histo…
Woman's Bathing Suit
Gift of Mary W. Edwards, 1984.42.27 Photograph by David Stansbury © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
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Woman's Bathing Suit

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Mary W. Edwards American, 1913 - 2004
Clothing MakerMade by Unknown
RetailerSold by G. Fox and Co. American, founded 1847
Date1926
MediumMachine-stitched wool, with a plastic button
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across chest): 31 1/2 x 13 1/2in. (80 x 34.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mary W. Edwards
DescriptionWoman's bathing suit of navy blue wool, with red stripes around the bottom of the skirt. The suit has a scooped neckline, front and back. The top extends in a short skirt, covering the short-legged bottom. The proper left shoulder strap fastens with a black plastic button at the top of the shoulder.
Object number1984.42.27
MarkingsThe name of the manufacturer is covered by a label with the owner's name, but the remaining part of the manufacturer's label reads, "Sept. 6, 1921/ PORTLAND, ORE. / MADE FOR / G. FOX & CO., INC. / HARTFORD, CONN."InscribedA label sewn over the manufacturer's label at the back of the neck reads, "Mary W. Edwards".
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