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2020.7.2
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Jantzen Check Shorts
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- undated [1958-1962] (Creation)
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Shorts or swimsuit made of cotton in a check design in shades of green, red, black and yellow on an off-white background (part of a two piece set). They have elasticated waist and channel for a drawcord (missing), a small flapped key pocket that fastens with a red plastic button, and a stretchy mesh lining. There are short vents in each side seam and a Jantzen logo badge (a woman diving) sewn onto the bottom of the left front leg. Label in the centre back waistband.
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Label: 36 / Jantzen / MADE IN ENGLAND
Measurements metric:
Height: 36.5cm
Width: 44cm
Top of waistband to hem(side): 27cm
Notch of hem to crotch seam: 28cm
Measurements Imperial:
Waist: 12 inches (30.5cm) relaxed, stretches to about 16 inches (41cm)
Outside leg: 10 1/2 inches (26.6cm)
Rise from crotch seam to waist: 13 inches (33cm)
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This style of two piece - matching shirt and boxer style swimming shorts - were known as 'cabana sets' and became popular in the United States from the early 1940s onwards.
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Sources
Daniel Delis Hill, History of Men's Underwear and Swimwear (Daniel Delis Hill, 2011), pp. 101-109