Bathing trunks with modesty skirt

Roslyn was one of many labels made by Dunedin manufacturers, Ross & Glendining. Roslyn swimwear usually featured a badge featuring a swimming lady and a pair of wings. The badge on this bathing suit is different – the swimming lady has been replaced by the letter R.

Details

Credit: Image courtesy of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, GH015913
Copyright: Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 Licence
Designer: Unknown
Garment type: Men's bathing suit
Material: Wool
Label: Roslyn Woollen Mills
Date: Circa 1950