The swimsuit would have been made by MGM studios Hollywood. It appears to be made of calico with sequins of fake fish scales sown on . The original colour was Turquoise, which can be seen in particular areas. The movie was produced in 1953 . It was worn by Ester Williams in the last sequence , when the glass tank ,she was swimming in ,shatters and breaks. The garment was given to my mother in law Carole Gill née Carole Mee , when she won Miss Teenage of Victoria in 1953 and the prize was a trip to MGM studios Hollywood .It was presented to her by Ester Williams and MGM studios Hollywood . Carole had worn on many occasions to raise money for the Royal Women’s Hospital ,in Melbourne, as part of her contract with 3 . A.W radio , for their Community Sevices Board

Length 72 cm Width 36 cm