Women's green and white sunsuit
Date1940s-1950s
Object number00028067
NameSunsuit
MediumCotton, elastic, plastic
DimensionsOverall: 730 x 420 x 20 mm, 0.1 kg
ClassificationsClothing and personal items
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionThis green and white pinstriped cotton sunsuit features a large scooped neck highlighted by dark green 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.
1940s-1950s
1940s-1950s
