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Category Archives: swim
Dolfin
The early step away from wool to modern nylon materials in the 1950s. Self-lined
WWII USN swimsuit
This is the most common suit you’ll run across.
Belted Lastex swimsuit
Lastex/ wool. Big star belt buckle. Moth damage.
Skipper 1930s / 1940s swim suit
Moths suck.
Nice ribbed wool and buttoned key pocket on this one.
1930s wool mens swimsuit
Ribbed burgundy wool, key pocket, drawstring waist.
1930s deadstock flecked mens swimsuit
Cool confetti flecked wool with a flesh toned base on these. Contrast belt loops. Deadstock with tags.
Mettmans Khaki swimsuit
This one’s probably from the 1940s. Deadstock, with tags from Mettmans. Khaki cotton with no elasticity, drawstring only.
1940s / 1950s Nautical swimsuit
Great nautical theme to the fabric on this. Anchors and rope. Elastic waistband with draw string.
1930s Allen-A swimsuit
1930s diamond waffle weave belted wool mens swimsuit.
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