Jantzen Swimsuit box
American
about 1925–30
Designed for Jantzen (British)
Object Place: United States
Dimensions
Height x width x length: 2 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 14 1/4 in. (6.4 x 29.2 x 36.2 cm)
Accession Number
2006.1276
Medium or Technique
Printed cardboard
Not On View
Collections
Classifications
Rectangular swimsuit box, printed with art deco design of men and women in swimsuits and beachwear standing on a world globe, under the slogan “Jantzen Color Harmony Glorifies the Beauties of All the World.” Illustration is signed “F. Clark” and stamped “Made in U.S.A.” End of box printed with Jantzen “diving girl” logo, “Jantzen Swimming Suit” in script, “(copyright) 1923,” and labeled “Jantzen/style 28 Men’s swim suit/ Size 46/48/ Color navy.”
Provenance
Given to donor by Elizabeth Jacoby of Newburyport, MA. Gift of donor to MFA, June 21, 2006.
Credit Line
Gift of Betsy H. Woodman