SPEARFISCHERMAN Shorty suit

BRAND
SPEARFISCHERMAN
MODEL
Shorty suit
TYPOLOGY
one piece neck-entry
POWER SUPPLY
none
ADJUSTMENTS
none
TECHNICAL FEATURES
entry through neck-entry chute, pulling suit over legs - finally, hood placed on head, and superfluous entry material pleated at neck securing closure to form a watertight seal
CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
pure seamless gum rubber
SPECIAL FEATURES
built-in hood - conical rubber sleeves at the neck
NOTE
rare example of a dry suit with front entry, breeches and short sleeves - purge valve installed later on nape of neck
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Usa
YEAR OF PRESENTATION
1953
SOURCE
David Wilson catalogs collection