ProvenanceBathing caps were made of rubberized fabric during the early 20th century. By the 1920s they were made of latex. The earliest chin strap caps were known as aviator's style caps as they resembled the strapped leather helmets of flyers of the day. During the 1940s swim caps became scarce as rubber was needed for war materials. The permanent wave hairstyle took time to obtain and was expensive, so many women wanted to protect their hair while swimming. The 1950s saw decorated caps come into vogue, and during the 1960s colourful flower petal swim caps became popular.SignificanceReflects swimwear fashions of the 1960sDescriptionAdora' women's light blue rubber bathing cap. Patterned over the surface with flowers in relief. It is shaped to cover the ears and back of the head. Trade name ADORA & REF 30 stamped on opposite insides.AcknowledgementDate of Creation1960sDate of UsageDimensionType: Total
Height: 200
Width: 200
Depth: 220
Unit (Lengths): mm Accession NumberHT 2003.0628
