Monogrammed bathing suit

Object/Artifact

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Lacey Museum

Bathing suit, front view: The image shows the bathing suit from the front. It is on a mount. Two straps are visible, one with a button. a "D" is monogrammed on the bottom of the bathing suit. The bathing suit is a blue one-piece style with attached shorts.
Bathing suit, front view

The image shows the bathing suit from the front. It is on a mount. Two straps are visible, one with a button. a "D" is monogrammed on the bottom of the bathing suit. The bathing suit is a blue one-piece style with attached shorts.

Name/Title

Monogrammed bathing suit

Entry/Object ID

1994-059f

Description

A blue wool bathing suit. "D" is monogrammed on the bottom. One shoulder strap has a button, while the other is sewn together and buttonless. It is one piece, with shorts sewn in.

Context

This style of bathing suit was popular in the 1930s.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

The monogram is on the bottom left of the garment. It is on the skirt portion, and would sit probably on the upper thigh.

Transcription

D

Material/Technique

Sewn

Dimensions

Dimension Description

The garment was measured on a form. It measures approximately 29 inches high. The width is variable, between approximately 12 inches at the shoulders to 18 inches at the thigh. The depth/thickness varies as well, but it generally around 9 inches.

Height

29 in

Width

18 in

Depth

9 in