Man's Bathing Suit
Original OwnerOriginally owned by a member of the
Pendleton family
American
Clothing MakerMade by
Henry S. Lombard
American
Dateabout 1905-1925
MediumMachine-stitched wool
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across chest): 40 x 15in. (101.6 x 38.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of John Baron
DescriptionMan's bathing suit of black wool. The plain, pull-on suit has a deeply scooped neckline at front and back, along with deeply cut armholes. The legs are above-knee length and are finished around the leg openings with three-inch-wide ribbing.
Object number1990.153.12
MarkingsWoven tape label sewn inside the back of the neck, "THE GENUINE / Lombard / MADE ONLY BY / HENRY S. LOMBARD / 22 TO 26 MERCHANT'S ROW / BOSTON, MASS."On View
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