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Bathing Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Lady's one-piece bathing costume made from a dark green or drab green wool (warp) and cotton (weft) blend fabric. Suit closure at CB of black buttons, which extends below waistband. Suit is composed on two parts sewn together - bodysuit with legs that end just below the knee in a drawstring, and a short skirt knee-length sewn directly into the suit at the waistline. Short sleeves have small puffs and are also gathered at opening, which creates a small frill around edge. Square wide neckline, with flounce - almost like a bertha - attached around neck opening. Neck opening, frill, and waistband have white machined-braiding sewn on as a series of nautical stripes. Unlined, entirely machine-stitched. Many repairs, and considerable tears/damage throughout piece.

2025.26.001

Bathing costume or recreation wear

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Historic Costume

Adult, Female

Swimwear

Female

Wool and cotton

Green

1895 - 1905

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