This is a place for any extant garments in private collections from about 1941 back. There is no beginning date. The only rule is that it can't be currently in a museum and must be before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. I mostly post items I've seen on ebay, etsy, or other auction sites so we will continue to have a record of them for research purposes. If you have antique clothing in your collection, please, email me pictures of them and I will gladly add them to this site.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Cute Turn of the Century Swimsuit
From the seller:
This very old woman's bathing dress and bloomers set appears to be from the 1890's.
It has been used, and shows some wear. The dress has several worn spots (holes) on the back of the left sleeve, aat the bottom of the skirt on the left on the waistband etc., and there is some staining and yellowing of the white collar. The bloomers are missing a button on the waistband, have at least a couple of small holes in the back, one hole in the front, and several holes at the cuffs.
I don't know what the fabric is, but it looks like linnen to me.
The maker's label is mostly gone and no printing remains.
From Me:
I'm thinking early 1900's on this one. I love that both pieces are still together. I only wish the seller provided more pictures!
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it was awesome!!
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