Suit, Bathing

Production date
Circa 1946
 Description
A pair of black woollen Jantzen togs. The togs feature the brand's "diving girl" emblem on the right facing leg and have a white belt fitted at the waist. " JANTZEN / REGD / MADE IN / AUSTRALIA / 32 " is marked on a tag attached in the interior. An additional panel of lining is attached on the interior of the front of the togs.
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Artist/Maker
Production role
Manufacturer
Production date
Circa 1946
Production place
Australia
Subject person
Classification
Clothing - Outerwear/Clothing/Personal Artifacts
Credit line
These smart woollen Jantzen togs were bought by New Plymouth man Cliff Ward after his World War II naval service. His wife Ngaire remembers they came in very handy during a visit to Fiji.
Accession number
PA2010.226
Collection type
Sportswear
Textiles
Social History
Material
Wool
Fabric
Metal

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