item details
NameBathing costume, woman's
ProductionWatersun; manufacturer(s); circa 1965-1975; New Zealand
Classificationbathing costumes, sports clothing, costume, beachwear, bathing suits
Materialsnylon, elastomer
Materials Summarymachine sewn textile
Techniquesmachine sewing
DimensionsApproximate: 360mm (width), 650mm (height)
Registration NumberGH015895
Credit linePurchased 2008
Overview
This is an of changing swimwear styles in the 20th century, as well as construction methods and materials used.
It is an example of the Australian Watersun brand registered by David Waters in Melbourne, in 1953. The It operated a retail outlet with manufacturing at the back of a small shop in Brunswick Street, in the suburb of Fitzroy.
Miss Australia, 20-year-old Belinda Green, wore a Watersun swimsuit during the 1972 Miss World beauty pageant, of which she was the ultimate winner.