Collection item
Blue swimsuit & floral beach cape
This swimsuit is labelled Roslyn - one of many labels used by Dunedin manufacturers, Ross & Glendining. Roslyn swimwear usually featured a badge featuring a swimming lady and a pair of wings. This style of cape was a glamorous, yet practical garment to wear the beach.
Details
Credit:
Garment loan courtesy of Felicity Bell (swimsuit) & Kim Smith (cape)
Copyright:
Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 Licence
Designer:
Unknown
Maker:
Roslyn (swimsuit) & unknown (cape)
Manufacturing location:
New Zealand
Garment type:
Swimsuit & cape
Material:
Wool (swimsuit) & chenille (cape)
Features:
The cape has a a woven floral motif.
Colour:
Blue & teal
Label:
Roslyn (swimsuit) & unknown (cape)
Date:
1920s
