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Women's Martin-White shirred nylon swimsuit
Minor White1950s
Australian National Maritime Museum
Sydney, Australia
This Martin-White 'telescopic' swimsuit was made in England in the 1950s. Shirred at both the front and the back, it has two long straps that tie at the back to form a halter neckline. Made from Ciril Lord Nylon, this empire line style is a one-size-fits-all.
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Details
- Title: Women's Martin-White shirred nylon swimsuit
- Creator: Martin - White
- Date: 1950s
- Location: ENGLAND
- Type: Swimsuit
- Significance: This swimsuit is a rare example of a fully shirred design made in England in the 1950s, and was purchased on board a P&O cruise ship.
- See institution's online collections: http://www.anmm.gov.au/collections
- Medium: Nylon
- Dimensions: 575 mm, 0.15 kg
- Credit line: ANMM Collection Gift from D Smyth
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