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1900s Edwardian Navy and Cream Cotton Bathing Suit
About the Item
Circa 1900, this original bathing suit is composed of two separate garments; a high-waisted skirt and romper-style playsuit. It would have been traditionally worn with the skirt over the romper. Many of the designs, often home sewn or dressmaker made from available sewing patterns, referenced naval styles and were fashionable for bathers from the late 1880s through to around 1910.
The ensemble is crafted from deep navy cotton and features nautical cream stitching running in stripes along the cuffs and collar of the romper and on the waistband and bottom hem of the skirt. The romper has a wide sailor collar alongside puff-sleeves and short bloomer leggings with gathered hems. There is a V-shaped modesty panel which nestles between the collar with an inverted chevron design which attaches to one side with a row of hidden buttons. The pleated skirt has a high waistband and fastens in a wrap-around design with a snap closure and two buttons.
A rare survivor of period clothing that is in superb antique condition for being over a century old; she is without fault. A very well made, machined and unlabelled piece, there is virtually no sign of any wear with the fabric still very fresh looking. There is no evidence of repair, darned fabric or alterations, no fade and buttons are original. The elastic in the sleeves and bloomers has evidently been replaced at some point and the new owner may choose to have this refreshed. Robust and very wearable, the ensemble will fit modern sizes up to a UK 10-12 or US 6-8. We are pleased to have referenced this exact design in the first of our historical reference photos dated 1896. The other two photographs are wonderful candid shots from the early Edwardian period circa 1905.
Romper
Bust - 40 in. (102 cm)
Waist - 28 in. (71cm)
Hip - 42 in. (107 cm)
Length - 43 in. (109 cm)
Skirt
Waist - 36 in. (91 cm)
Hip - 52 in. (132 cm)
Length - 27 in. (69 cm)
- Dimensions:Length: 43 in (109.22 cm)Bust: 40 in (101.6 cm)Waist: 28 in (71.12 cm)Hip: 42 in (106.68 cm)
- Period:
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU55022480042
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