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1965-1969 swimming costume (1989.63)

Object Name: bathing costume & swimsuit

Artist/Maker: St Michael
Role in production: manufacturer
Place of Creation: UK
Date: 1965-1969

Accession Number: 1989.63
Credit: Manchester City Galleries

Physical Description

Medium / Material
  • nylon
  • lycra
Support
 
Technique
  • printed
Description

Psychedelic nylon and lycra swimsuit with very low cut back, padded bust and "vandyked" waist seam at front. Multicoloured yellow/pink/orange/blue/white stylised floral printed pattern. Label: "St. Michael: nylon and lycra / Bust 36" / hips 38/39 / Made in Britain".

Dimensions

Type: Bust
Height: 90 cm
Width:
Depth:

Type: Hip
Height: 97.5
Width:
Depth: