Women's silk bathing cap
Date1890-1910
Object number00018337
NameBathing cap
MediumSilk
DimensionsOverall: 130 x 240 mm, 0.05 kg
ClassificationsClothing and personal items
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionThis blue, brown and cream striped silk bathing cap was made in the early 1900s and would have originally complemented an elaborate bathing dress with matching swimming shoes, stockings and parasol.
HistoryDuring the first decades of the twentieth century women bathed in knee-length woollen dresses, worn over bloomers or drawers trimmed with ribbons or bows. These swimming outfits were then accessorised with black stockings, lace-up boots or sandals, and cloth hats.
SignificanceThis is a rare example of a women's bathing cap used during the early twentieth century.
1890 - 1910
1910s
