Sunny Cove Men's Rental Bathing Suit, Size 42, c. 1911

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Sunny Cove Men's Rental Bathing Suit, Size 42, c. 1911

Entry/Object ID

1983.35.7

Description

Acc. No. 83.35.7 Subject Category: Beaches, Sunny Cove Date or period: Circa-1911 Object: Bathing suit (male) Description: Grey colored wool one piece bathing suit with skirt. The skirt has two horizontal red stripes. Stenciled on the upper torso of the suit, in red colored block lettering is the name "Sunny Cove". Tank top straps (left strap is fastened by two buttons) allows for putting on or removal of suit. White printed clothing label states "Lot" & "Size-42". Size: length-30 inches. History of Object: Official rental bathing suit, Sunny Cove Beach, 456 Central Avenue, Alameda, Ca. George H. & Bertha Masters, owners and proprietors. Now the present site of Paden School. Acquired from: Marjorie Fraley Date: July 23, 1983