Suit, Bathing
Object number94.169.1
Manufacturer
Gantner and Mattern Company
Date1932
MediumSilk (synthetic material, possibly nylon); Wool
Credit LineGift of Anna Mae Gorman Lindberg
DescriptionOne-piece, sheer, dark brown bathing suit. Overskirt attached at waist. Pull-on style swimsuit. Olympic Symbol on shield with United States flag colors and stripes. Small pin with Madonna image attached to inner tag. Button at left (as worn) shoulder.DimensionsLength: 28 in. (71.1 cm)Marks"Gantner / America's / finest / swimsuits / knit to fit / fine wool / G&M / Made in / S E U S A2) Made under [illegible] / Knitted outer wear / code Authority / NRA / (eagle) 142 US".
Historical NotesThis bathing suit was worn by Anna Mae Gorman Lindberg during the 1932 Summer Olympics. She was a member of the US Olympic Swim Team.Label TextNote the sheer texture of Anna Mae Gorman’s swimsuit. After serving as an alternate for the 1932 Olympic team, Gorman continued to compete as a member of the Homestead relay team, which was undefeated in America from 1931-34. Only illness kept her from a place on the 1936 team.
Previous owner
Anna Mae Gorman Lindberg
(1916 - 2014)
Related institution
United States Olympic Committee
On View
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1974
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1964
The Puritan Sportswear Corporation
The Puritan Sportswear Corporation
