Swimsuit

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Description:

Dark navy blue cotton knit two piece bathing suit with top stitching on seams. The sleeveless shirt (a) has a high straight neck in back, with a high round neck in front, cut long in the torso to cover hips and tops of thighs. The shorts (b) have a drawstring waist and are cut long to mid-thigh.

Worn by Reuben Adam Cart, Sr., Charleston, South Carolina, gift of Emma Cart.