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Swimsuit
British
1920s
Medium/Technique
Cotton jersey
Dimensions
Center back (swimsuit): 69.9 cm (27 1/2 in.)
Center back (coverup): 94 cm (37 in.)
Center back (coverup): 94 cm (37 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2011.2304.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionYellow and black cotton jersey swimsuit. Attached bloomers underneath skirt. Round neckline with cap sleeves and buttons at shoulder.
Signed
Interior label: "Meridian Interlock Sparkenhoe Registered Trademark"
ProvenanceBy 2011, Leslie Verrinder of TinTin Collectibles, London; 2011, sold by TinTin Collectibles to Jean and Frederic Sharf, Chestnut Hill, MA; 2011, year-end gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf to the MFA. (Accession date: January 25, 2012)