SCARCE JANTZEN (KNITTING MILLS, PORTLAND, OREGON) EARLY to MID-20TH CENTURY, CIRCA 1940'S, POST-WWII, AMERICAN VINTAGE WOMEN'S, SIZE MEDIUM to LARGE, PINSTRIPED COTTON, ONE-PIECE SWIMSUIT, with SMALL, FABRIC WRAPPED FRONT BUTTONS, THIN SHOULDER STRAPS & NATURAL FIBER MUSLIN INTERIOR LINER, in WINE RED, SCARLET RED, MELON ORANGE, TANGERINE PEEL, 

GOLDEN YELLOW, MELON FLESH, MUSTARD & LIGHT OLIVE COLOR PIN STRIPES

[The interior, natural fiber muslin liner has a few minor stains and/or slight episodes of discoloration. This is commensurate with its vintage pedigree and evidence the suit was previously worn. It's been recently carefully hand washed in gentle Woolite and thoroughly rinsed and hand dried flat. The vintage bathing suit is odor free. Only the interior cotton liner shows any demonstrable evidence of prior use. The exterior woven cotton shell is still in very good overall condition, with no color degradations, unsightly stains or material loss, tears or repairs. Estate fresh and found in a closet  in a box, placed in between wood blankets, which helped protect and preserve it over the years. Great color, great styling and great condition make for a great 1940's vintage women's bathing suit. From the Jantzen Knitting Mills in Portland, Oregon. Wear it with pride.]

(Circa 1940-1950)

Early to mid-20th century American vintage women's woven cotton, one-piece women's bathing suits

DIMENSIONS:

Size 18 (Large) on the label

but the actual measurements look more like it's today's Medium size.

Sizing may vary depending on the brands. Especially if it's vintage brand.

29 " Height (with strap)

36" Bust

28 - 30" Waistline (with elastic thread at the back waistline)

40" Upper hips

44" Hips

Weight: 10 oz.

DESCRIPTION:

Accent: With 7 dainty, same fabric covered buttons on the front

Adjustable strap length, 3 button holes with transparent buttons at the back

Back zipper enclosure

Elastic thread at the back of waistline for better fitting

interchangeable strap styles

CONDITION:

The interior, natural fiber muslin liner has a few minor stains and/or slight episodes of discoloration. This is commensurate with its vintage pedigree and evidence the suit was previously worn. It's been recently carefully hand washed in gentle Woolite and thoroughly rinsed and hand dried flat. The vintage bathing suit is odor free. Only the interior cotton liner shows any demonstrable evidence of prior use. The exterior woven cotton shell is still in very good overall condition, with no color degradations, unsightly stains or material loss, tears or repairs. Estate fresh and found in a closet  in a box, placed in between wood blankets, which helped protect and preserve it over the years. Great color, great styling and great condition make for a great 1940's vintage women's bathing suit. From the Jantzen Knitting Mills in Portland, Oregon. Wear it with pride.