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Authentic 1920s Sea Lion Mens Wool Bathing Suit Navy Blue Open Sides Antique
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Seller handling time is 1 business day Details
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United States

Offer policy
OBO - Seller accepts offers on this item.
Details
Return policy
None: All purchases final
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Purchase protection
Payment options
PayPal accepted
PayPal Credit accepted
Venmo accepted
PayPal, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express accepted
Maestro accepted
Amazon Pay accepted
Nuvei accepted
Item traits
Category: | |
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Quantity Available: |
Only one in stock, order soon |
Condition: |
Pre-owned - Good |
Original/Reproduction: |
Original |
Decade: |
1920s |
Color: |
Blue |
Material: |
100% Wool |
Look: |
Art Deco |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Brand: |
Sea Lion |
Size Type: |
Regular |
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Shipping discount: |
Shipping weights of all items added together for savings. | Free shipping on orders over $500.00 |
Price discount: |
20% off w/ $1,000.00 spent |
Posted for sale: |
October 1 |
Item number: |
1771723268 |
Item description
Authentic 1920s ?Sea Lion? men?s bathing suit, navy blue wool with open side construction. Features tank-style straps with button closure at one shoulder and built-in trunks. Classic Art Deco-era men?s swimwear design, increasingly scarce in intact condition.
Condition: Very good to excellent antique condition. Wool is strong with no stains or holes. Trunks are in especially good shape. One button at strap intact. Overall, well-preserved for a century-old garment.
Provenance Note: The Sea Lion brand was among several makers of men?s wool bathing costumes in the 1910s?20s, when swimsuits transitioned from modesty-focused tunics to streamlined athletic cuts. The open-side design and buttoned strap reflect period innovations for comfort and mobility in swimming. Wool swimsuits of this era are prized today as historical garments and examples of early leisurewear.
Style Aesthetics:
1920s Art Deco swimwear ?
Sea Lion label collectible ?
Antique wool swimsuit ?
Open-side design ?
Sustainable antique ?
Styling / Use Notes:
Not intended for wear ? best for collection or display.
Excellent for museum or archival costume study.
Works as a prop or reference for 1920s-set film, stage, or photography.
Collectible for early 20th-century swimwear enthusiasts.
Measurements (approx., flat):
Chest: 21?25"
Hips: 21?27"
Length (shoulder to hem): 33"
Approx. Modern Size: Men?s M (reference only; not wearable)
Fabric: 100% wool · Navy blue · Open sides · Tank straps with button closure · Built-in trunks · Sea Lion label
Sustainably vintage ? 1920s Sea Lion wool bathing suit, not fast fashion.
Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty ? we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions.
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