Bathing Suit [Canterbury]

Object detail

Accession number

2005.34

Maker

Canterbury

Production period

1930s

Description

Women's black one piece bathing suit made of wool. The suit is fitted with shoulder straps and has the manufacturer's logo in green (green leaf) on the left thigh.

Marks

Canterbury Label
Canterbury Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Textile/Wool
Processed Material/Textile/Cotton

Collection

Textiles Collection

Credit Line

Canterbury. 1930s. Bathing Suit [Canterbury], 2005.34. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Suit Suit, Bathing Personal Artefacts Clothing Main Garments

Production place

New Zealand

Collection type

Domestic Textiles Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

Sheath dress One-piece garment Dress Sleeve Waist Gesture Day dress Grey Mannequin Fashion design

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