Suit, Bathing
Object number2020.32.6
Manufacturer
The Puritan Sportswear Corporation
MediumFabric; Cotton; Cord
Credit LineGift of Gus J. Brickner
DescriptionMen's bathing suit. White fabric swimming shorts with diagonal knit pattern. Drawstring waistband with white cord. Front has four applied embroidered patches: in the bottom left and bottom right corners is a blue circular patch with gold star above polar bear head; below waistband is a shield with American flag motif and a shield with the French flag. Interior of front has white fabric lining. Interior has small off-white fabric pocket on proper right hip. DimensionsHeight x Width: 11.875 x 16 in. (30.2 x 40.6 cm)InscriptionsFront has two patches below waistline that have embroidered text:
Proper right patch has white text "USA"; and
Proper left patch has blue text "FRANCE".
MarksInside waist at back center is white fabric tag with black text "PURITAN".
Historical NotesGustave "Gus" Brickner was a swimmer from Charleroi, Pennsylvania. His nickname was "The Human Polar Bear."
Previous owner
Gustave Brickner
(1912 - 1991)
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The Puritan Sportswear Corporation
Ocean Brief
Jantzen
Marlow White Uniforms, Inc.
