Physical description
One piece swimsuit with sweetheart neckline and cross over straps at the back. Sweet little metal bow buckles to adjust the straps.
Inscriptions & markings
Jantzen Made in Australia
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One piece swimsuit with sweetheart neckline and cross over straps at the back. Sweet little metal bow buckles to adjust the straps.
Jantzen Made in Australia
Dressy day ensemble set - Fitted dress with short sleeves and straight skirt Centre back metal zipper Band of cream guipure lace above the waistline Fitted cropped jacket with shawl collar trimmed in matching lace Three quarter length sleeves to the jacket Pipping trim to most edges Both pieces are fully lined
Labelled "Duval of Melbourne Pure Silk"
One piece swimsuit with sweetheart neckline, small square bow under the bust and faux front pockets trimmed in white piping. Back is fully ruched with elasticated shirring. Wide straps secure and adjust at the top with buttons. No openings, step in - bust is lined in the same cotton and features boning.
Labelled "Princess Togs" Medium All Cotton
Bikini swimsuit with structured bust cups, straps and elastic back. Boning to the bust. Bottoms are short style, high-waisted with piping and a small bow at the front. Centre back metal zipper and button to secure. No stretch to the waistband of the shorts, although the elastic at the back of the top will allow for a bigger bust.
Unlabelled.
One piece swimsuit with cross over bodice, structured bust cups, straps to tie in a halterneck or connect with the back. Centre back metal zipper topped with a clear glass button and metal adjusters to the straps. Condition: Very good - a couple of small marks that did not come out with a launder and a small hole in the lining, not seen when worn.
Labelled "Sea Nymph"
One piece swimsuit with plunging back, adjustable straps with button fasteners, built in lace bra cups. New and unworn old stock.
Labelled Finlaw of Melbourne.
Large tiara style garden party hat of twisted silk cording, netting, wired frame and assorted flowers in shades of blue, grey and white. From the Collins Street salon of top Melbourne couturier La Petite.
Labelled "La Petite 165 Collins St. Melbourne"
Manufactured by Botany Knitting Mills Pty Ltd
One piece ladies swimsuit with boy style leg and plunging backline. Thin shoulder straps. Built in black woollen knickers. The advert pictured is from the Adelaide Register News, 28 Nov 1930
Seagull Flex-o-knit
Evening or opera coat with princess line seams and shawl collar. Leg o' mutton sleeves, full length flared skirt of six panels and secured with one self covered button and bound buttonhole at the waist. Fully lined in cream coloured silk taffeta. Fabric is printed in gold with flowers, vines and butterflies with hand silk screened roses and forget-me-not flowers over the top
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