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Union Suit

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-23000

Description

Swan brand lady's union suit in white ribbed cotton knit, sleeveless, with crocheted trim with white ribbon at neck and arms; in original green Swan brand box.

Details

Descriptive Terms

union suits (long underwear)
cotton (textile)
Combination
Suit, Union
Cotton Knit
Suit, Union

Label

To be exhibited as part of the Sarah Moore Field Collection.

Inscription

Woven label: ""SWISS/MADE/[swan logo]/R.T.M./ SWAN BRAND"" Handwritten on small paper hang tag: D20370 2.25; verso: 407/V

Additional Identification Number

2135

Maker

Swan Brand Knitting Works (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Switzerland

Credit Line

Sarah Moore Field Collection

Accession Number

1998.5939A-C

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