Vintage 1930’s Red Kid’s ‘Catalina, a California Creator ’ Satin Swimsuit, ‘Styled for the Stars of Hollywood’ /Toddlers order Size 1

Vintage 1930's Red Kid's ‘Catalina' Satin Swimsuit, ‘Styled for the Stars of Hollywood' /Toddlers Size 1/ 30's Vintage Swimwear/ Mint

Catalina is one of the oldest clothing manufacturers in California. Their history began in 1907, as Bentz Knitting Mills, a small manufacturer of underwear and sweaters. The name was changed to Pacific Knitting Mills in 1912, accompanied by the introduction of swimwear to their existing knit order lines. The third and final name change came in 1928, to Catalina.

The earliest wool knit suits were patterned after a simple one-piece style introduced to the US by Australian swim star Annette Kellerman. In the 1920s, Catalina produced increasingly baring and fashionable swimwear, including the boldly striped Chicken Suit, men's Speed Suit and Ribstitch “S” suits. With the rising glitz of the silver screen in the 1930s, Catalina adopted the slogan “Styled for the Stars of Hollywood”. They added to the prestige by using Hollywood starlets, including Bette Davis, Joan Blondell, and Olivia de Havilland in their marketing campaigns. At the time, the average Catalina swimsuit retailed between five and ten dollars, equivalent to $94–$189 today (assuming 1935 dollars).

Label:
Catalina,
a California Creator
Styled for the Stars of Hollywood
Los Angeles, Ca
Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.
Made in USA

Weight 20/25
Toddlers Size 1

Condition:
Excellent vintage condition

Fabric:
Red Stretch Satin

Measurements are in inches, measured flat across once
Chest: 5
Waist: 8 1/2
Hip: 9
Length: 12
Straps: 21

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