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Women's blue and white polka dot sunsuit
Women's blue and white polka dot sunsuit

Women's blue and white polka dot sunsuit

Date1940s-1950s
Object number00028068
NameSunsuit
MediumCotton, elastic, plastic
DimensionsOverall: 750 x 360 x 20 mm, 0.1 kg
ClassificationsClothing and personal items
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionThis blue and white, polka dotted, cotton sunsuit features a square boat neck highlighted by dark blue bias binding. The 1950s loose fitting style is buttoned and sleeveless with bloomer-style pants with elasticised legs and waist.HistoryInstead of sitting on the beach in a wet swimsuit, women changed into sunsuits and playsuits, which were short 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 1940s and 1950s.