{"product_id":"edwardian-striped-cotton-bathing-suit-set-ca-1910","title":"Edwardian Striped Cotton Bathing Suit Set, ca. 1910","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis antique \u003cstrong\u003eEdwardian striped cotton bathing suit set\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to \u003cstrong\u003earound 1910\u003c\/strong\u003e, consists of a matching \u003cstrong\u003etop and shorts\u003c\/strong\u003e — a typical ensemble worn during the rise of modern \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=History_of_bathing_culture_1900\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003ebathing culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in the early 20th century. Made of sturdy \u003cstrong\u003estriped cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e, the suit reflects the practical yet modest swimwear styles of the period, when seaside holidays and public bathing facilities became increasingly popular across Europe and North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003etop\u003c\/strong\u003e features a \u003cstrong\u003ehook closure at the front\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003ebelt at the waist\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing both structure and adjustability. The \u003cstrong\u003eshorts\u003c\/strong\u003e fasten with \u003cstrong\u003ebuttons at the waist\u003c\/strong\u003e, a common detail in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Edwardian_swimwear_history\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eEdwardian swimwear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for comfort and secure fit. Measurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop\u003c\/strong\u003e: 44‑inch chest, 34 inches long, 5‑inch sleeve length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShorts\u003c\/strong\u003e: 34‑inch waist, 23 inches long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAround 1910, bathing suits were typically made of wool or cotton and were designed to preserve modesty while allowing greater freedom of movement than earlier Victorian bathing costumes. Stripes were a popular decorative element, and two‑piece suits like this one were worn by both men and women during seaside excursions, spa visits, and river bathing. The growing popularity of swimming as a leisure activity led to new designs that balanced practicality with evolving fashion trends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bathing suit is preserved in \u003cstrong\u003egood to very good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with only a few small \u003cstrong\u003espots\u003c\/strong\u003e — minor signs of age that do not detract from its charm. As an authentic example of early‑20th‑century \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Antique_bathing_suit_history\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003ebathing attire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers valuable insight into the social and cultural transformation of leisure, health, and seaside fashion during the Edwardian era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Gown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62049496629635,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1897\/6899\/files\/01-antique-bathing-dress-1910.jpg?v=1784655508","url":"https:\/\/antique-gown.com\/de\/products\/edwardian-striped-cotton-bathing-suit-set-ca-1910","provider":"ANTIQUE GOWN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}