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Performance costume, exercise or diving outfit, cotton / metal, used by Annette Kellerman, maker unknown, USA / England, 1910
Full length, womens, stretched black cotton exercise or diving outfit with attached feet. Sleeveless v neck costume which joins at the shoulders with large metal hooks and eyes. Has been altered with visible hand stitches at side seams.
