It’s estimated that there were only 400 or so surfers in California in the 1930s, when these wool Wikies swim-suits were released. Needless to say very few of the swimsuits survive in this condition, and to find a collection such as this with the interchangeable belt buckles is near impossible.
The use of Buster Crabbe as the promoter for the swimsuit line was a given, the 2-time Olympic Swimmer turned actor (Tarzan and Flash Gordon) was an avid surfer and golden at the time!
This Wikies Swimsuit Ensemble is framed and ready to go - it features:
