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Several American designers created sportswear with the life-style of the active young American woman in mind. This crinkled cotton playsuit allowed freedom of motion and ease of maintenance, yet the cover-up skirt provided a nod to a society that still frowned upon women who wore in public garments considered too masculine.

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American, New York
Playsuit, ca. 1930
Cotton; plain weave;
wood buttons

Gift of L. J. Cella III
1990.129.68a-c

 

 

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