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Women's pink and white sunsuit
Women's pink and white sunsuit

Women's pink and white sunsuit

Maker
Date1940s-1950s
Object number00028065
NameSunsuit
MediumCotton, nylon, elastic, metal
DimensionsOverall: 670 x 390 x 20 mm, 0.1 kg
Clothing size: 12
ClassificationsClothing and personal items
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionThis candy striped pink and white cotton sunsuit was made by the Aram Silknit Group in the 1950s. Zippered from navel to neck it features a peter pan collar and a white ribbon that ties at the neck. The loose fitting style is sleeveless with bloomer pants with elasticised legs and a 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.