Woman's two part bathing costume

Combination garment of red and white pinstriped cotton twill, button front, gathered into square yoke, with short sleeves, bloomers gathered below the knees with elastic; matching wrap skirt.

Provenance

Purchased from Tammara Scott via internet auction by the MFA, April 27, 2005

Credit Line

Museum purchase with funds donated by Linda Fenton

Woman's two part bathing costume

  • probably English, early 20th century
Probably England
Dimensions
Center back (suit): 104.1 cm (41 in.) Center back (skirt): 63.5 cm (25 in.)
Medium or Technique
Printed cotton twill and cotton twill trim
Classification
Costumes
Accession Number
2005.166.1-2
Not on view

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