1930s/40s Black Swim/Play Suit

vintage 1930s-1940s

very soft nylon taffeta-type material, fully lined in jersey. gold tone plastic buttons in the back. ties at waist. 

label from Franklin Simon Dept. Store (located in NYC 1902- 1979)

approx. size small

bust: 35"
waist: 28" (cinch with waist ties)
hips: 36"
rise from top of strap to crotch: 32"

good condition. clean, sturdy. general usewear. a few pinholes but none in obvious spots (front/bust area is free of holes), mostly wear to button and button hole areas, with one torn hole mended and sewn up, see image.