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A wonderful piece of vintage Americana: an original YMCA “Minnow Club” women’s bathing suit, believed to date from the 1940s.
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A wonderful piece of vintage Americana: an original YMCA “Minnow Club” women’s bathing suit, believed to date from the 1940s.
The deep blue ribbed-knit swimsuit features a classic tank-style silhouette, attached modesty skirt, built-in shorts, and an embroidered red, white, and blue YMCA Minnow Club patch. It has been professionally mounted in a substantial black shadowbox frame against a neutral fabric background, creating a striking piece of textile art.
The framed piece measures approximately: 36 inches high × 22 inches wide
Perfect for a lake house, beach house, pool house, swim club, YMCA collection, sports-themed room, or anyone who appreciates vintage fashion and unusual American textile art.
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- Dimensions
- 22ʺW × 2ʺD × 36ʺH
- Period
- 1940s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cerulean
- Condition Notes
- The frame is five years old and in great condition. The black shadowbox frame presents very well. The swimsuit shows … moreThe frame is five years old and in great condition. The black shadowbox frame presents very well. The swimsuit shows age-appropriate wear, including several small holes and imperfections in the knit, all visible in the photographs. These details are consistent with its age and add to its authentic vintage character. The bathing suit is being sold as a professionally framed decorative piece and has not been removed from the frame for inspection. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description. less
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