DORIS DUKE GYM OR SWIMWEAR, USA, 1930s

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  • Lot: 157
  • June 28th, 2023 - Summer Solstice Treasures
  • Bellows Falls, Vermont 05101
1-pc black rayon swimsuit, gathered B into CF tie, gathers on SSs to form horizontal puckers across lower front, SH straps crossed & fastened to back loops w/ adjustable snaps, lined in cotton jersey, B 38", W 30", (fabric stretched, heavy wear, few light stains); 6 pairs men’s wool or knitted gym or bathing shorts w/ right front pocket flap, white piping at SS, all w/ label “Spalding”, W range 28"-40", L range 12"-15", (all but 1 missing belt, belt very discolored, 1 w/ 6" repair CF, some w/ light stains up to 1", all w/ light wear/fraying) swimsuit good, shorts good-very good. From the Estate of Doris Duke, Newport Restoration Foundation.

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  • Price Realized: $ 562.5
  • Category: Sporting
  • Era: 1920-1949

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