Bathing Suits Collection (#3)

Blonde On A Piling
United States: c. 1946. A woman sitting on a pier and showing the latest in bathing suit fashions

The Bikini End
Metuchen, New Jersey: 1972. The best part of a bikini... The End!

A pretty smiling blonde wearing a Tri Kini of two cups and a sas
St. Petersburg, Florida: c. 1972. A pretty smiling blonde wearing a Tri Kini of two cups and a sash by the pool

A Measured Beauty Queen
California: 1958. Sonja Landsen shows how she mesuares up for celebrating American Health Month. She was recently voted Miss Silhouette Form

Four Women In 1910 Beach Wear
Los Angeles, California: c. 1910. Four young women in matching beach wear run out of the surf

A Scrunch Of Beach Flappers
Los Angeles, California: c. 1924. A bevy of flappers in their bathing suits and hats lineup for the camera

Bathing Suit Fashion Police
Atlantic City, New Jersey: c 1921. A dubious and curious police officer measures the hem of the newest in bathing fashions. Are the suits decentja Time will tell!

June Roberts displays for the eager viewers the new rubber bathi
United States: June 17, 1922. June Roberts displays for eager viewers the new rubber bathing suit

Two Women Model Swimwear
United States: c. 1936. Two women model the newest in bathing attire

Two Bathing Beauties
Los Angeles, California: c.1935. Bathing beauties Adrienne Dore and Mae Madison look ready to take the plunge in their backless bathing suits

Couple In Matching Attire
United States: January 22, 1950. A young man and woman display the latest in swim wear with matching zebra print bathing suits

Ship-To-Shore Radio Display
Arlington Heights, Illinois: March, 1973 A young woman in a self-inflating raft holds the latest in ship-to-shore radios at the Midwest Boat Show

The Secretary Pool At Camp
Camp Kitteredge, New York: July 14, 1926. These stenographers on vacation are taking no chance of going stale. Here they are taking daily classes to keep in practice

Office Moves To The Beach
Virginia Beach, Virginia: c. 1928. Three Virginia Beach executives decided to move their entire office staffs to the seashore for a few days during a heat wave

Measuring Bathing Beauties
London, England: August 28, 1935 Band leader Jack Hylton, assisted by American impresario Howard Deighton, is selecting a hundred bathing beauties to appear with him in his first film which is now in

Dance Director Selecting Girls
Hollywood, California: July 24, 1933. A Paramount director measuring a girls leg for film role. LeRoy Prinz, the dance director for Paramount insists upon certain measurements for roles in the chorus

Dancers Practice On Palm Tree
Miami, Florida: c. 1927. Girls from the Miami HIgh School dancing class get their accuracy, poise, and grace by having dancing practice on a goose-neck palm tree

An Exuberant Dance To Spring
St. Petersburg, Florida: c. 1934. An exuberant soaring dance to spring by a young woman on the beaches of Florida

Ballet Rehearsal On The Beach
Santa Monica, California: c. 1925. An Albertina Rasch ballet rehearsing on the beach with Dimitry Tiomkin at piano in center of the group

A southern California girl has her own way of inbibing in an ice
Los Angeles, California: 1927. A bonny southern California girl has her own way of inbibing an ice-cream soda

Acrobatic Beach Exhibition
Long Beach, California: c. 1933. A boy and a young girl do an acrobatic seaside exhibition on the beach

Beach Performers Toss Woman
New York, New York: 1929. Three performers from the stage production, Broadway Nights practice their moves on the beach. Eddy and Douglas toss Dolores 16 feet at a height of more than 20 feet

Lifeguard and beach visitors, 1880-1906 C014 / 2057
Lifeguard and beach visitors. Thought to have been taken in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA, this photograph, from the Detroit Publishing Company, dates from some point in the period from 1880 to 1906

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"Captivating Moments in Bathing Suits: A Dive into the History of Swimwear" From the Seven Champion Diving In LA to a young athletic woman using a stand-up paddle-board in Hawaii's calm bay, they have always been an essential part of water activities. Whether it's for diving, boating, or simply enjoying a seaside scene, these garments have evolved over time. In 1927, two swimmers proudly held a trophy while donning classic black and white bathing suits captured in an iconic black and white photo. Meanwhile, children frolicked joyfully in the water as depicted in an oil on canvas painting titled "Children Bathing. " The allure of women's swimwear is evident throughout history. Colour lithographs from c. 1908 showcase women confidently posing by the seaside wearing stylish swimsuits that were considered fashionable at the time. From blondes to brunettes, their beauty shines through even in vintage postcards from early 20th century. However, not all depictions are innocent and carefree. A man spying on a young woman bathing reveals darker undertones present during certain eras. Yet amidst such instances lies unity – as shown by two synchronized divers forming a perfect V shape mid-air while holding letters symbolizing victory. Even men couldn't resist admiring women's beauty at the beach; lithographs depict groups of men captivated by two bathing ladies' charm. Through these glimpses into history captured within various mediums like photographs and paintings, we witness how they have not only shaped our experiences but also reflected societal norms and values across different periods. So whether you're sporting modern swimwear or embracing retro styles reminiscent of those seen decades ago, remember that each piece tells its own story – one intertwined with moments of leisurely bliss under sunny skies or daring dives into crystal-clear waters.