Women's Bathing Costume

In purple wool.

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Art work details

Year of production:
1946
Maker:
Unknown, for Simpson
Place:
Piccadilly
Materials:
wool
Measurements:
Length 68.5cm
Tags:
London, wool

A woman's bathing costume in purple wool with a Jacquard pattern of daisies and bell flowers in black and white. One main front piece and one main back piece forming a short tight skirt. The plain purple knicker section is seamed into the waist. The bust pieces are cut separately and seamed in. The shoulder straps extend to pass through loops at the low U shaped back to tie at the centre back. There is a woven label 'Simpson Piccadilly'.

ID Number: NCM 1962-503

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