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Women's blue and white sunsuit
Women's blue and white sunsuit

Women's blue and white sunsuit

Date1940s-1950s
Object number00028066
NameSunsuit
MediumCotton, elastic, plastic
DimensionsOverall: 730 x 420 x 20 mm, 0.1 kg
ClassificationsClothing and personal items
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionThis royal blue sunsuit is trimmed with a thick band of blue and white striped cotton. Sleeveless, it features a scooped neckline and five white buttons down the front. The loose fitting 1950s style incorporates culottes and a blouson top with an elasticised waist. HistoryInstead of sitting on the beach in a wet swimsuit, women changed into sunsuits and playsuits, which were short sleeveless all-in-ones often made from cotton or rayon. The suits were worn for sunbathing and other activities that took place around the pool or on the beach.SignificanceThis sunsuit is representative of beach leisure wear in Australia in the 1950s.