Made by Jantzen Inc, USA as indicated by the 'diving woman' logo sewn to the front left of garment

This swimsuit is typical of the styles worn during the 1930s

The belt is inscribed with the name "B.Baker" and the initials "B.B.".
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Swimsuit, men's, wool, Jantzen, USA, c. 1935
Swimsuit, men's, short legged trunks with belt
(Part 1) Swimsuit, one-piece, short legged trunks with a short skirt at the front, knitted, black wool, has six self fabric belt loops around the waist, and the Jantzen trade mark applique of diving woman in a red swimsuit and bathing cap, sewn onto the front left, there is size "34" tag sewn to the inside front of the waistband.
(Part 2) Belt, of heavy cotton fabric, with a metal buckle fastening at front, and a handwritten inscription "B.Baker", written in black ink on either side.

Made: Jantzen Inc; Portland, Oregon, USA; 1930 - 1939


Used: Baker, B;

Owned: Baker, B;

Sewn to front left of the garment is an applique logo, depicting a woman diving, she wears a red swimsuit and bathing cap, representing Jantzen Inc.; Sewn inside the waistband at the front is a small, square white tag, with the size "34" embroidered onto it in red cotton.; On the reverse side of the belt the name: "B.Baker" and the initials "B.B.", are handwritten in black ink, "B.Baker" is repeated on the front side.

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1930 - 1939

370 mm

375 mm