While the fabrics chosen for this beach costume (wool jersey knit
and wool felt) may seem hot and heavy to our contemporary sensibilities,
the revealing cut and close fit of the swimsuit were distinctly
modern in its day. The coat displays modernist leanings in the stylized
tropical leaf and flower decoration and the bright color combination.
Tuck-Wite
American, New York Beach Coat, 1930
Wool; felt, appliquŽd
Gift of L. J. Cella III
1990.129.69b,c
Ruth Belmont
American, New York Swimsuit, 1930
Wool; knit
