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Woman's swimsuit
Jantzen (British)
American
1925–29
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Wool, cotton and latex rubber knit ("Lastex"), and jacquard-woven cotton
Dimensions
Center back: 53.3 cm (21 in.)
Other (Waist): 55.2 cm (21 3/4 in.)
Other (Waist): 55.2 cm (21 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by Doris May
Accession Number2005.88
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWool knit tank suit; dark green trunks and attached overskirt, changing to lighter green at the waist, giving the effect of a light green tank top, cut slightly lower at back, tucked into dark green shorts. Shorts have trompe-l'oeil white "belt" woven in, with applied belt loops and "buckle" of fabric woven to resemble shiny metal. Large Jantzen "diving girl" logo patch on left leg. Labeled: "Made in USA Jantzen Pat. Sept. 6, 1921 Swimming Suit 38"
ProvenancePurchased at internet auction by Susan Ward, January 2005; Purchased by the MFA, February 23, 2005