Showing posts with label 1930 munsingwear bathing suit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1930 munsingwear bathing suit. Show all posts

Monday, June 6, 2011

Marvelous Munsingwear

How was your weekend? Mine was a bit quiet, except for Saturday, when I went to a vintage sale and scored an incredible early 1930s two toned swim suit...in my size!!!  It was the first thing I spotted when I got into the venue. Initially, when I picked it up and looked at the inner seams (which are overlocked), I thought, "oh, this must be some 80s body suit or something," but then I spotted a label inside in one of the straps and sure enough, it's an authentic munsingwear wool knit bathing suit, patent 1930!  The only thing I wish is that it had a modesty panel, as I find it rather racey that the lower portion of the suit is cream, not black.  I have no idea if I will ever be brave enough to wear it to the actual beach, but it was fun to paddle about the backyard in (quickly got TOO hot, though).  One of the coolest finds ever, though!