Bathing Suit

Clothing/Dress/Costume

The BC Society for the Museum of Original Costume (SMOC)

Name/Title

Bathing Suit

Entry/Object ID

1997.9.31

Description

Woman's black one-piece bathing suit. Sleeveless, with thin straps that have black metallic sliders. Sweetheart neckline in front and low back. Bodice is shaped. Material is gathered at seams and faux-wrapped at the front. Left and right sides of bodice are shirred. "Conmar" zipper closure down center back of bodice. High waistline. Suit has a hip-length skirt that is box-pleated around the waistline. Underneath the skirt, the bottom of the bathing suit is tubular, ending in a tapered crotch. Leg holes have elasticated bands inside hem. Lined with black cotton.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Weldom, Kathryn Estate of

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Color

Black

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Rose Marie Reid

Place

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

ORIGINAL / Rose Marie Reid / OF / CALIFORNIA

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 72cm Width (b): 31.5cm