Incredibly rare antique gym suit circa 1911-1918. Features soft woven cotton in carbon black with copper colored topstitching. This rare "Winner" Edwardian gym suit is made by "Myers Manufacturing Co. Inc"and the label includes a patent date of April 11, 1911. One piece suit with deep inverted pleat on front of bodice, front left breast patch pocket and short sleeves. Ultra voluminous pleated knee-length bloomer pants. Buttons at neckline and waist with a larger button option for waist. It would have been worn with black stockings. Collector's piece in amazing condition. *I lightened the close-up photos to show the detail better. The suit is deep carbon black in real life.
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ITEM MEASUREMENTS
ERA: 1910's
LABEL: Winner
SIZE: -
FABRIC: 100% cotton
BUST: up to 42"
WAIST: 27"-38"
HIP: free to 70"
SHOULDER: 18"
SLEEVE: 10"
LENGTH: 51"
INSEAM: 15.5"
RISE: 18.5" (crotch seam to bottom of waist seam)
CONDITION: overall excellent vintage condition with one mended hole in back of bodice near waist seam
MODEL MEASUREMENTS
BUST: 32"
WAIST: 25"
HIP: 36"
HEIGHT: 5'10"
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