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2019.99
Title
Black Wool Swimsuit with Cross Strap Back
Date(s)
- nd [1930-1939] (Creation)
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Black knitted wool swimsuit (bathing suit) with cross strap back knitted body. Neck and sleeve hem is cover stitched to secure the raw edge of the fabric. The shoulder strap has been overlocked onto the cross strap which is looped through the centre back of the suit. The raw edge of the leg hem is overlocked and finished using a blind stitch, and a seperate crotch piece cut on the bias has been overlocked into the crotch of the swimsuit. The same overlocked method of finished has been used throughout the swimsuit.
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Materials: wool
Measurements:
Crotch to vest opening middle 19 inches
Armpit to armpit 14 inches, stretches to 34 inch chest
Measurements:
Crotch to vest opening middle 19 inches
Armpit to armpit 14 inches, stretches to 34 inch chest