1930's Child's Swimsuit

Description

Infant's purple knit one piece swimsuit. Brief style bottom with 1" wide straps that that attach just above waist and cross in back. Applique of swimmer in red suit with Jantzen written in red script and red bathing cap on left side (Jantzen logo).

Source

HCT.2012.7.6

Date

1930-1935

Provenance

This swim suit was most likely worn by both Harriet Weiner Green, born in 1930 and her brother Mark Weiner born in 1933.

Gift of Teddy Rodenfels

Designer

Jantzen

Fiber/Fabric Information

Wool

Decade

1930-1939

Files

Collection