Beach Ball Collection

Swanage, 1938 (colour litho)
931067 Swanage, 1938 (colour litho) by Shoesmith, Kenneth (1890-1939); 102x64 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Bathers by the Sea, Treboul, 1930 (oil on board)
1197396 Bathers by the Sea, Treboul, 1930 (oil on board) by Wood, Christopher (1901-30); 30.5x36.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Beach Pin up
Bart Peeters

Sally Ann Howes Film Actress at Bognor 3 / 7 / 1949 019041 / 3
Sally Ann Howes Film Actress at Bognor 3/7/1949 019041/3

Stand Straight with feet apart and bend gently backwards. June 1980 P007920

Model wearing a one piece swimsuit. May 1957 P018062

Sally Ann Howes Film Actress at Bognor 3 / 7 / 1949 019041 / 3
Sally Ann Howes Film Actress at Bognor 3/7/1949 019041/3

Girl on beach with beach ball
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Child with beach ball
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Swim Suit Fashions by Winserlee in Bri-nylon at Blackpool Two women pose with a beach ball in swimwear - one wears a bikini the other is wearing a onepiece

Aviation push-ball, c1914. British cavalrymen playing a game involving racquets and a large ball like a beach ball. Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume IV, by Walter Hutchinson

Young couple playing with beach ball at waters edge

North America, USA, Hawaii. Beach scene, toys

NA, USA, Florida, Miami Beach Fanciful lifeguard station and inflated ball
NA, USA, Florida, Miami Beach. Fanciful lifeguard station and inflated ball

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

Beach Ball Dancing
Santa Monica, California c. 1927 Two women dancing with a large ball on the beach

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"Fun in the Sun: Exploring the Timeless Charm of Beach Balls" As an empty beach stretches out before us, we are transported back to Swanage in 1938. The vibrant colors of a lithograph capture the essence of carefree summers, where beach balls were essential companions for endless laughter and play. In Treboul, 1930, an oil painting depicts bathers by the sea, their joyous faces mirroring the excitement brought by a simple beach ball. It was a symbol of pure happiness amidst crashing waves and golden sands. The allure of beach balls transcended time as they became iconic elements in pin-up culture. A seductive girl on the beach with her playful companion evokes memories of sultry summer days spent under azure skies. Children's innocence and boundless energy found solace in these inflatable spheres. A child clutching tightly onto a colorful beach ball reminds us that even the simplest things can bring immense delight. History took flight when aviation push-ball emerged around 1914. This unique sport combined adrenaline-fueled competition with whimsical bouncing orbs soaring through clear blue skies. Sally Ann Howes, a film actress from Bognor in 1949, exudes timeless elegance while posing alongside her beloved beach ball. Her radiant smile reflects the enchantment that this humble object brings to people's lives. A photograph from June 1980 teaches us proper posture - standing straight with feet apart and gently bending backwards while holding onto our buoyant friend, and is not just about fun; it is also about maintaining balance both physically and metaphorically. Fashion trends come and go but one-piece swimsuits have stood the test of time since May 1957. A model confidently showcases her attire while cradling a vibrant beach ball – reminding us that style can coexist harmoniously with playfulness. Once again captured at Bognor in 1949, Sally Ann Howes epitomizes the allure of a beach ball.