1930s Man's Wool Bathing Suit
Men's navy wool knit swim trunks (a) with gray cotton belt (b). Small flap pocket on proper right side. Inside swim trunks is a gray underwear sewn in to waistband. Belt loops are made from the same navy knit as the waistband. Brass belt buckle is has an image of a man surfing and the push button for opening buckle says, Wikies.
HCT.2001.20.22ab
1933-1939
1915 Man's Bathing Suit
Man's sleeveless bathing suit with a button on the left shoulder strap. Armscye's are large extending to the mid torso area. The wool has a heathered effect. There is a seam at the low waist area and then a skirt extends out from it. The skirt would probably hit a few inches above the knee. There are shorts under the skirt made from the same wool material. There is horizontal black line detailing at the bottom hem of the skirt.
HCT.1987.297.8
1915