Man's Bathing Suit
Clothing MakerMade by
American Hosiery Co.
American
Dateabout 1905-1925
MediumMachine-stitched wool with cotton and a plastic button
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across chest): 31 1/2 x 16in. (80 x 40.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionMan's bathing suit of heathered gray machine-knit wool. The suit is constructed like a tank top with attached short-legged underpants. The top has a deeply scooped neckline, front and back, and armholes. The proper right shoulder strap buttons at the top of the shoulder with a black plastic button. This area is reinforced with a backing of pale gray cotton sateen.
Object number1995.200.0
MarkingsWoven tape label stitched underneath the top of the right shoulder strap, "AMHO/ AMERICAN HOSIERY CO."On View
Not on view
