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Man's swimsuit
Jantzen (British)
American
1933
Object Place: Portland, Oregon
Medium/Technique
Wool knit
Dimensions
Center back: 50.8 cm (20 in.)
Credit Line
Textile Income Purchase Fund
Accession Number2004.679
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionMan's black wool knit one-piece bathing suit, cut away at back and sides, with embroidered Jantzen "diving girl" logo patch at bottom left. Paper label attached to one strap: "Size 40/Men's 'speed suit'/Jantzen/Made in USA/Style 290/$4.50/© 1933." Jantzen label inside also printed with "Morris Bros., Lima, Ohio." Woven label attached at hem: "Made under knitted outerwear code authority, NRA 307"
ProvenancePurchased at internet auction, 2004; Purchased from Susan Ward by the MFA, October 27, 2004