Bathing suit with rows of checkerboard lace

This Catalina bathing suit was made under licence by Christchurch clothing manufacturer, Lane Walker Rudkin. Lane Walker Rudkin was also home to the iconic label Canterbury, which continues to supply sportswear for an international market. 

Details

Credit: Image courtesy of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, GH007318
Copyright: Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 Licence
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturing location: Lane Walker Rudkin, Christchurch
Garment type: Bathing suit
Material: Nylon
Colour: Blue, white
Label: Catalina
Date: 1950s