Description:  This great pair of vintage “Catalina” swim trunks has the classic Catalina “Flying Fish” logo sewn to the front.  It has an inside drawstring and a small inside pocket for keys/coins (see photos).  The drawstring is very unusual because it says “J.G. MacPhee” repeated along the entire length; perhaps this was the original owner’s name.  A rear inside tag says “Catalina, A California Creator” on one side and “Styled for the Stars of Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif. Made in U.S.A.” on the other side (see photos).  The number “9” is hand-written on the inside waist above the tag and may have referred to the original owner’s swim team number.  There is an inside front modesty liner (see photos).  The fabric is not identified, but it looks and feels like “Lastex.” The style is typical 1950s Midcentury era.  

Size:  The size identified on the inside tag is “30” (see photos).  However, the waist measures about 34 inches around unstretched and will stretch to about 38 inches; can be smaller if you cinch the drawstring.  The outside leg measures about 6.5 inches long.  The top waist to bottom of crotch measures about 11 inches.  Based on these measurements, I judge these to fit a Size Medium man.

Condition:  This garment is in very good condition but shows clear evidence of past use.  As indicated above, the number “9” is hand-written on the inside rear waist, possibly indicating the original owner’s team number. The backside has a number of small brown “freckles” (see photos).  There are also a couple of spots on the inside liner and the inside rear (see photos).  There are a few loose threads.  However, the overall condition of this garment is very good.   

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