Bathing Suit Collection (page 6)

Young victorian woman in a bathing costume, 1880s
Vintage engraving of a Young victorian woman in a bathing costume, 19th Century

Swimming the waters of Prickly Pear Island with Festiva Sailing Vacations (MR)

JACQUES COUSTEAU (1910-1997). French oceanographer. During the filming of his documentary The Silent World. Photograph, 1956

ROWER, c1889. A woman rower. Lithograph, c1889

BEACH, c1944. Women rolling giant dice on the beach. Photograph, c1944

WOMEN, c1944. Two women on the beach. Photograph, c1944

NYC: BEAUTY CONTEST, 1960. Miss New York City contestants Arleen Wilentz, Duane Fox, and Maureen Cody at a beauty contest. Photograph by Phil Stanziola, 1960

AD: MOVING PICTURE, 1913. American advertising poster for the Pastime Moving Picture Show on Thomas Edisons kinetoscope. Lithograph, 1913

CONEY ISLAND: BEACH. Crowds at Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York. Photograph, early 20th century

NEW YORK: SAILORS, 1943. American women hosting European sailors during United Nations week in Oswego, New York. Photograph by Marjory Collins, June 1943

SWIMMING POOL, 1942. Bathers at the municipal pool in Washington D.C. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

SWIMMING POOL, 1942. Men at a municipal swimming pool in Washington, D.C.. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

IDAHO: SUN BATHERS, 1941. Sun bathers applying olive oil at the public swimming pool park, Caldwell, Idaho. Photograph by Russell Lee, July 1941

BOY SCOUT CAMP, 1942. A Boy Scout camp counselor overseeing a swimming class in Florence, Alabama. Photograph by Jack Delano, July 1942

CHICAGO: BEACH, 1941. Public bathing beach with the Gold Coast in the background, Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by John Vachon in July 1941

WOMAN, c1920. A woman holding a megaphone. Photograph, c1920

GOLFING, 1926. Women wearing bathing suits on a golf course. Photograph, 1926

CANOE REGATTA, 1924. Competitors at the Canoe Regatta and Water Carnival on the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. Photographed on 4 August 1924

CANOE REGATTA, 1924. A crowd at the Canoe Regatta and Water Carnival on the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. Photographed on 4 August 1924

CONEY ISLAND: BEACH, c1903. Bathers holding onto ropes in the surf at Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York. Stereograph, c1903

CONEY ISLAND: BEACH c1925. Bathers at the beach at Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York. Stereograph, c1925

GOLFING, 1926. Women wearing bathing suits, sitting on a block of ice on a golf course. Photograph, 1926

WOMAN, c1920. A woman holding a megaphone. Photograph, c1920, digitally colored by Granger, NYC -- All rights reserved

NEW YORK: ROCKAWAY, 1910. Men playing cards in a tent city on the beach at Rockaway, New York. Photograph, 1910

CONEY ISLAND: BEACH, c1897. Children holding onto ropes and playing in the surf at Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York. Stereograph, c1897

MANHATTAN BEACH, c1902. Crowd at Manhattan Beach situated on the eastern end of Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York. Panorama, c1902

CONEY ISLAND: BEACH c1906. Family sitting on wet sand at Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York. Stereograph, c1906

CONEY ISLAND: BEACH, c1903. Crowded beach at Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York. Stereograph, c1903

PEARL AUFRERE. British actress and model, The Postcard Girl. Photographic postcard by Bassano, c1915

BATHING BEAUTY, c1919. A Mack Sennett bathing beauty, posing on an automobile in Washington, D.C. c1919

BEAUTY CONTEST, 1921. Contestants in an American beauty contest. Photograph, 1921

AD: CALIFORNIA, 1919. American advertisement for vacationing in California, 1919

TRADE CARD: MET LIFE. Industrial Gems. Merchants trade card for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of New York, 19th century

Some people swimming in the sea near West Pier, Brighton, East Sussex, England. 1904

Anne sunbaking at Fairlight Beach, East Sussex, England

A young woman in a sequin bikini sunbathing June 1967

A young woman relaxing on the beach April 1953

The sun comes to greet these two fair holiday makers, and they run to meet it half way. They are nearly holidaymakers to Butlins Holiday camp at Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England 25 May 1950

Four young women meet up at the beach for a relaxing time during their summer break

A row of sunbathers enjoying a day at the beach, Miami Beach, Florida, USA January 1962

Womans Realm Beachwear

The Mayor and councillor Mr Blackman (left), the Carnival Queen Mrs Joan and Miss B Clarke (right) meet the Bathing Girls at the Dartford Carnival. 1939

Bette Alden models a three-piece bathing suit designed by Ruth Small of Long Beach, California
BATHING SUIT, 1949. Bette Alden models a three-piece bathing suit designed by Ruth Small of Long Beach, California. The suit has a sarong-type skirt. Photograph, November 1948

Gymnasium Harness Workout
Los Angeles, California: 1943 Actress Evelyn Keyes stays supple exercising with the gymnasium harness

Young Women On A Sailboat
c. 1935 A group of young women wave as they enjoy the breeze on the bow of a sailboat

A Merry Crew Of Lady Sailors
London, England: July, 1933. A merry crew of lady bathers at the Finchley Pool make a sailboat by hoisting a home-made sail on the diving buoy

Woman Throws A Line From A Boat
United States: 1966. A pretty young woman tosses a tow rope from the stern of a power boat with a Johnson motor

Group Of Men Sunbathing
San Francisco, California: c. 1953. A group of young men sunbathing in San Francisco

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Dive into the timeless elegance of bathing suits through the ages. From the stunning Dunns River Falls to the picturesque San Sebastian, these archival images capture the essence of coastal beauty. Picture a 1950s American car parked on a pristine beach in Goanabo, Cuba, with the Caribbean Sea as its backdrop. In another scene, a 1940s style Navy pin-up girl strikes a pose next to a vintage Corsair aircraft. Transport yourself back in time to witness black and white photographs featuring caucasian adults donning bathing suits circa 20-25 years ago. Explore an enchanting watercolor illustration from Falbalas & Fanfreluches depicting bathers enjoying their seaside retreat in vibrant hues. Delve even further into history with an intriguing patent for a cork swimming suit dating back to 1882. Marvel at Margaret Gorman, crowned as the first Miss America in Atlantic City during 1921, proudly showcasing her fashionable swimwear. Immerse yourself in wanderlust with an airline poster from around 1962 enticing you to travel to Las Vegas via Trans-World Airlines. And who could forget those daring women teeing off from blocks of ice while sporting stylish bathing suits on a golf course? Finally, discover Europe's finest Hastings and St Leonard Bathing Pool that has captivated visitors since its inception. Witness how fashion evolved over time by exploring captivating images showcasing bathing suit trends from as early as 1917. Whether it be lounging by breathtaking waterfalls or embracing coastal charm along sandy shores, these glimpses into our past remind us that no matter where we are or when we live – there is always something magical about slipping into our favorite bathing suit.