Tue 25 Sep 2007
The Costume Collection: Swimwear
Posted by Nicole under 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, Costume Collections, Exhibitions
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Had a wonderful time at Loel Thomson’s Costume Collection yesterday – many thanks to Loel for sharing her collection, and everyone who could join me.
Took many photos, and it’s hard to choose which to post, so shall bring them to you in sections according to category. The first one is appropriate as we consider the impending Spring and Summer: swimwear. Loel has set up a collection of men’s and ladies swimwear from the turn of the twentieth century to the 1970s – I especially like the way she’s accessorised everything!
Come inside for closer shots of some of my favourite bathing suits.
Edwardian cotton – this would have been worn with wool or cotton stockings and rubber shoes:
1930s knitted wool:
1940s – knitted wool
A group of cotton 1950s bathing suits:
One of the ’50s suits:
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February 4th, 2010 at 11:43 am[...] Here are some links to photos that I took on previous visits – please note that Loel often changes the displays so you might see some of these but you’ll probably see others from her collection of over 3,000 pieces: Early 19th century dress. Victorian era. Edwardian era. 1920s dress. 1930s dress. 1940s dress. 1950s dress. Swimwear. [...]
September 25th, 2007 at 8:13 am
Wow, I’m really sorry I missed it :-/ Sometimes my uterus just doesn’t want me to crawl out of bed.