Swim Wear Collection (#4)

David Wright woman in green swimsuit

Bathers pose for photo at saltair, Utah, USA
Bathers prepare to take a jump into the Great Salt Lake at Saltair, Utah, USA Date: circa 1920s

The Bather - Domergue
" The Bather" Woman in swimwear holding a large parasol sitting on the pier, getting ready to go for a swim

Little boys first traumatic experience of the sea
A little boys first (rather traumatic) experience of taking a dip in the sea, despite soothing and encouraging words from Mama. Date: circa 1910s

Bather afraid to take a dip - Comic postcard
Comic Postcard from the Racing Illustrated series - " A poor display of Form" - this bather is certainly refusing the first jump!!! Date: 1903

Girl in studio pose in swimwear
Girl in a rather splendid swimming costume Date: circa 1910s

Churchill on holiday at Dieppe, 1911
Winston Churchill(1874 -1965), then the Home Secretary, snapped on his holidays at Dieppe in France. Churchill emerges from the sea

Bathing Belle posing on rocks with a large fishing net. Date: circa 1920s

Keep Fit Classes on holiday
Girls exercising under the guidance of a fully trained instructor at the French coastal resort of Trouville, France, where a well-equipped gymnasium has been built on the beach by the local

Couple on the beach
On the beach. A couple in fashionable swimwear lounge on the seashore. Date: 1903

Boy Charlton, Australian Olympic swimmer
The Australian freestyle swimmer Andrew Murray Charlton (1907-1975), nicknamed Boy Charlton. He won a gold medal in the 1500 metres freestyle event at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris

Bathing Beauties 1914

Female Type / 4 Swimwear
Four young women in swimwear: two in bikinis, two in one- piece costumes. Date: 1950s

Bathing machines been rolled into the sea
Women pulling their bathing machine into the sea 1876

Summer Holidays in the British Isles with Thomas Cook
Cover illustration for Summer Holidays in the British Isles with Cooks World Travel Service, showing a little girl in a swimsuit with a bucket and spade, playing in a rock pool on the beach

Winter Sunshine, Cooks World Travel Service
Cover illustration for Winter Sunshine, Cooks World Travel Service 1949-1950, showing a woman in swimwear sitting on a terrace overlooking the sea

Where shall we go -- Belgium or Holland?
Cover photograph for Thomas Cooks brochure, Where shall we go -- Belgium or Holland. A young woman stands seductively in a swimsuit

Holland with Cooks
Cover photograph for Holland with Cooks, showing a young woman in a swimsuit and bathing hat in the sea, with a beach ball in her hands. In the background is a night view of the resort of Scheveningen

Little girl paddling, with bucket
A little girl paddling, with a bucket in her hand. She is wearing a knitted swimsuit

Family group of bathers in Devon
A family group of bathers at the seaside in Devon -- in the centre is Cecil Watts, and Olive Harper is standing on the right

Denmark - Danish Lovely by the seaside
Denmark - Danish Bathing Belle by the seaside, wearing a spectacularly risque outfit for the time!!!

Miss UK regional finals, St Ives, Cornwall
One of the contestants in the Miss UK regional finals poses in St Ives harbour, Cornwall in a revealing one-piece swimsuit

Glamour girl in the surf in Cornwall
A glamour girl in a bikini poses for her photo in the surf in Cornwall

Glamour girl on a beach in Cornwall
A glamour girl in a bikini poses for her photo on a beach in Cornwall

Spray Bathing - Victoria Falls
Natures Shower Bath! Spray Bathing under the rainbows at the Victoria Falls, South Africa

Lastex advertisement
Advertisement for Lastex yarn, which swimmers appreciate due to the stretch of straps and fabric that sun and sea cannot destroy

Two boys with a water hose in a Devon garden
Two boys cooling off during a hot summer in their garden in Devon. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Reading Tatler / Swimsuit
A girl (film actress Merle Oberon) in a one-piece swimming costume and white peep-toe high heels lies on the beach reading an issue of The Tatler magazine

Girl in Stripy Bikini
Girl in stripy bikini with a strpless bra-top, poses on the rocks

Swimwear Fashion for 1956
Illustration showing a classic all-in-one bathing suit, made from batiste, in white with a wide yellow band on the skirt

Swimwear knitting pattern, 1948
Illustration showing a honey and white striped, all-in-one bathing suit knitting pattern, 1948

Swimwear 1960S
A young couple, holding hands, and wearing fashionable swimwear, enjoy a splash in the sea!

Brunette in Boat
Dimple-cheeked brunette model wearing a red & black outfit of strapless, terry towelling sun-top & shorts (or bathing costume) sips orangeade as she sits in a rowing boat

Sipping Softdrinks
Two girls in bathing costumes sip soft drinks through straws as they sit at an outside table enjoying the sunshine

Pin-Up with Drink
A pretty blonde model in a halter-neck one-piece bathing costume with cut-out back relaxes while enjoying a fruit juice. The straw will ensure her lipstick won t smudge

Leopard Print Costume
Blonde pin-up model reclines on the grass in an ocelot / leopard print bathing costume, a coolie hat on the ground beside her, and white stilettos on her feet

60S Sunbather
A white bathing costume worn with metallic, strappie sandals and dark sunglasses. She clutches a sombrero style straw hat ready to shade herself from the sun

50S Swimwear / Photo
Pretty, blonde model, balancing on a ladder, poses in a one-piece bathing costume with cut out back detail & halter neck

Blonde on Lilo / Woof
Pretty blonde bathing beauty, wearing white court shoes & a pale blue, halter-neck one- piece bathing costume, poses on an inflatable lilo on a sandy beach

White Bathing Costume
Fifties blonde wears a backless, white one-piece bathing costume while sitting on a sandy beach

Beach Ball Girl / Woof
Pretty blonde bathing beauty, wearing white court shoes & a pale blue, halter-neck one- piece costume, entices the viewer to join in her game of beach ball

Bathing Costume 1899
A highly decorative but thoroughly impractical bathing costume of fine red serge trimmed with silk, braid and fringed edging

GIRLS SWIM-SUITS 1920
A selection of swim-suits & bathing-dresses for girls & teenagers including shoulder fastening low-waisted tunics with belts & sailor collars or one-piece suits without skirts

German Bathing Beauty
A young German lady in a one- piece bathing costume with a belt poses with a fully clothed gentleman friend outside a bathing machine

Swimwear / Abdulla Advert
A bright young thing in bangles, belted bathing costume & bathing cap leans on a car to enjoy a cigarette

Swimwear 1908 Le Rire
Two young bathing beauties in figure-hugging one-piece costumes walk are-in-arm along the waters edge. Discussing holiday romances no doubt!

Dryden / Diving Girl / 90
Advertisement for Wolsey swimwear featuring a girl in a white swimsuit on a diving board

Swimwear Advert / 1934
The latest in swimwear for men and women

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"Swimwear: Dive into the Perfect Summer Style" Get ready for a real seaside holiday at Prestatyn Holiday Camp, where sun-soaked days and endless fun await. Picture yourself strolling along the sandy shores, surrounded by vibrant beachgoers embracing their unique swimwear styles. In this captivating scene, a girl confidently flaunts her very revealing swimsuit, exuding confidence and radiating summer vibes. Her choice of swimwear perfectly captures the essence of freedom and self-expression that comes with beach fashion. Transport yourself to Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - an iconic destination known for its lively atmosphere and thrilling Beach Volleyball matches. Feel the energy as athletes from all over South America compete fiercely under the scorching sun while showcasing their trendy swimwear choices. As you flip through "The Plane - and the Beautiful" by Albert Bailey or browse through Prestatyn Holiday Camp brochure, let your imagination run wild with visions of glamorous poolside lounging. Imagine canoeists preparing to embark on exciting adventures or bathing belles gracefully parading along piers – each adorned in fashionable swimwear that reflects their individual style. Experience heartwarming moments like being saved by a female bather who embodies both bravery and elegance. Witness breathtaking scenes like a grand Bathing Belle Parade where women proudly showcase their stunning swimsuits while capturing everyone's attention with their beauty. Travel back in time as you admire vintage photographs such as the front cover of The Bystander by Barribal featuring timeless elegance in swimwear fashion. Marvel at three German Sunlovers enjoying sunny days together while donning polka dot bikinis straight out of 1950s nostalgia. Swimwear is more than just fabric; it represents personal expression, confidence, and joy during those cherished summer moments. So whether you're lounging poolside or diving into crystal-clear waters, choose your perfect swimsuit to make waves wherever you go.