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Men’s Navy Porolastic Olympia Wool Brief Zip Swim Trunk, Germany – M-L, 1930s
About the Item
Ultra-rare, these 1930s men’s swim trunks were made by Porolastic, the German brand favored by Olympic record holders thanks to their sleek design. They enraged competitors for their brevity and immodesty when wet, though their success in the water prompted competitor Speedo to introduce a similar product the following year.
Men’s wool swim briefs with 1” striped multicolor elastic waistband and white piping at both hips. Zippered pocket with signature metal pull at right hip, and embroidered Porolastic logo at left hip. Gusseted crotch lined in gray cotton jersey; briefs unlined.
fabric: wool, cotton jersey, elastic
noteworthy: may be gently hand or machine washed in cool water; lay flat to dry
alterations: discretely repaired small (5 mm or smaller) holes at waist and seat; restitched original elastic to waist
condition: very good with above repairs and slight wear to crotch lining
measurements*:
waist: 32” unstretched – 38” fully stretched
hips: 36” unstretched – 42” fully stretched
rise: 12 ½” from top waistband to center crotch
leg openings: 22” unstretched – 26” fully stretched
length: 7 ½” from top waistband to hip
zipper: 3 ½”
label: Porolastic
size: German size 7/9; comparable to modern size medium - large
*please note measurements were taken dry; garment will stretch when wet
- Dimensions:Length: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Marked Size: Eu size 7/9; compare to M-L (US)Waist: 32 in (81.28 cm)Hip: 36 in (91.44 cm)
- Style:Brief (In the Style Of)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Altered (not by designer). Very good condition with slight wear to crotch lining and discrete repairs to small holes in waist and seat; gentle wear to crotch lining.
- Seller Location:Tucson, AZ
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