Identity area
Reference code
2019.184
Title
Bukta Suntone Belted Swimsuit
Date(s)
- undated [1950-1959] (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
2 (swimsuit and belt)
Context area
Name of creator
(1879-)
Administrative history
Bukta was founded as E.R. Buck & Sons by Edward Robinson Buck in 1879, Stockport, Greater Manchester. They were making football kit by at least 1884 when the Nottingham Forest team were photographed wearing Bukta. They became a leading producer of tents, camping equipment and uniforms for the Scout movement along with sportswear. The family sold the company in 1982 and in 2005 the label was relaunched.
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Scope and content
Bright blue wool knitted swimsuit or trunks with white elasticated belt striped with two lines of silver-coloured thread and a silver-coloured shield-shaped buckle. The suit has a high waist and belt loops with narrow white stripes down each side seam. The leg openings are cut around the top of the thigh. There is a a sewn on shield-shaped badge to the left front near the hem with the Bukta emblem of a woman in a swimsuit riding a flying fish - this emblem is also engraved into the belt badge.
Size 46
Size 46
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Label: Bukta / REGD. / SUNTONE / MADE IN ENGLAND / RINSE IN FRESH WATER / 46
Materials: wool, metal, elastic
Measurements:
Waist 32 inches (unstretched)
Materials: wool, metal, elastic
Measurements:
Waist 32 inches (unstretched)