I've had this a while and I've been meaning to show it off. <img src=http://members.sparedollar.com/fuzzylizzie/jantzen.jpg> It's from 1930, although the label has a patent date of 1921. The patent could be for any number of things, like the type of knit. It's wool, and pretty riske' for 1930. <Img src=http://members.sparedollar.com/fuzzylizzie/jantzengirl.jpg> Label has the name of the store, but "Jantzen" is in yellow, and the diving girl is there to the right.. <img src=http://members.sparedollar.com/fuzzylizzie/swimjant30.jpg> I'm getting ready to do a bathing suit timeline on my website using all the suits in my growing collection. Lizzie
I have always liked the quality of Jantzen suits and no wonder that this one lasted as long as it did. Thanks for sharing it Lizzie. I have seen a lot of 50s suits, and a lot of antique suits (in musems, etc) (just add handle bar moustache for the guys and parasols for the ladies) but not a lot of in between
Lizzie, I've always been fascinated with pics I see of women in the early 30s and before with their woolen swimsuits! Actually, I normally shudder, imagining the feel of wet wool on my skin. Is this a fine wool knit? Is it lined? Sue
It's worsted wool, just a little smoother than the shetland sweaters we wore in the late 70s! and NOT lined. I just cannot imagine wearing this to swim in.
It's great! Such a clear way of showing the progression. Lovely suits too - whoever bought that Leser got a real prize... :o L
That's fantastic Lizzie! I see an early 20s suit is on your wishlist, do you have a lot of other things that you have been hunting for? or do you know when you see it?
Chris, the thing I want most is a great early 30s with a deco design. These come up on eBay fairly often but they always seem to climb out of what I think I can afford to spend. And it seems that the more I want one, the higher it goes! The last really wonderful one went for over $300, and it was bought by a major collector. I'm also wanting one of those satin 40s Betty Grable-type 2 piece suits. Adrianne had a green one a year or so ago that was very nice. The 1911 one I just got. It was an eBay bargain. For some reason there was very little interest in it, possibly a too sparce description and only one dim photo. They also said there were numerous holes. I've found 2, both the size of a pencil point! I'd like an even older one., in a color besides black. I also want the bathing shoes and cap. And these are just for starters!
