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Bathing suit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black bathing suit with white and black stripes on the edges of the neckline, armholes, pockets and bottom. The bathing suit has a V-neck, no sleeves, and a drawstring in the center. It has two pockets on either side. The bottom of the bathing suit is short and gathered. A matching black swim cap is above the bathing suit.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
(a–c) cotton; (d,e) silk
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
410 × 624 px
Museum record:
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