Swimsuit Collection (#10)

Comic postcard, Large man walking on the beach Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Large woman diving into the sea Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump couple dancing in the sea Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump man floating on the sea Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Directions on the beach Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man, wife and pretty woman paddling in the sea Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman, man and boat at the seaside Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man drinking from a beer barrel at the seaside Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man in deckchair at the seaside, admiring a pretty woman in her swimsuit Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Large man and woman in the sea
Comic postcard, Large man and woman paddling in the sea Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man enjoying a glass of beer on the beach Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Large woman sliding into the sea Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump holidaymaker in the sea, showing a stripy bottom Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man, boy and starfish on the beach Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump couple in the sea Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy and girl in the sea - Do It Now Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump woman paddling in the sea Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump man paddling in the sea Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump man bathing in the sea Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump couple leapfrogging on the beach Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Large woman paddling in the moonlight Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump couple on the beach Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Large woman in red swimsuit in the sea - arthritis Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Large woman in red swimsuit at the seaside Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Large woman falling off a cliff onto a man paddling in the sea Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy held by fish on the beach Date: 20th century

Comic postcard - plump man on the beach - I Can t See My Little Charlie Date: circa 1949

Comic postcard - plump woman on beach - I Can t See My Little Charlie Date: circa 1949

Comic postcard, Seaside scenes and railway ticket Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man and woman on the beach Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump man and pretty woman at the seaside Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two men at the seaside Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, Four children paddling in the sea, eating pink sticks of rock Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl riding a donkey on the beach Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man and woman riding donkeys on the beach Date: 20th century
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Comic postcard, Plump woman dancing on the beach, watched by three sailors Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Fishing at the seaside - I shall soon have to take my hook from here Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy on the beach with bucket and spade Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Boy on sandcastle with flag - You bet I ll defend my island fortress Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl on the beach, getting ready for a paddle Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man and woman bathing in the sea - and a crab! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Aunt Matilda bathing in the sea in an inflatable ring Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man, boy and pretty young woman bathing in the sea Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two women watch a man bathing in the sea Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman bathing in the sea - only up to my knees! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Couple in strange bathing costumes Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman offers bathing dress Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman standing on a rock in the sea Date: early 20th century

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From vintage pin-ups to modern beach babes, the swimsuit has always been a symbol of style and freedom. In 1922, a child wearing a swim cap sits in the surf, capturing the innocence and joy of summer days. Fast forward to World War II, where an American actress becomes the most popular pin-up photograph for our brave armed forces. Margarita Cansino, later known as Rita Hayworth, mesmerizes audiences with her beauty and talent as an actress and dancer. A 1940s-style Navy pin-up girl strikes a pose next to a vintage Corsair aircraft, embodying both glamour and patriotism. Even cigarette ads couldn't resist featuring swimsuit-clad women like Wills Gold Flake's glamorous young smoker. The allure of the French Riviera beckons all year round in an enticing poster that promises sun-soaked adventures. In 1938's Pickaback Beach Delight, friends frolic on sandy shores while enjoying each other's company. Meanwhile, Audi Quattro showcases its German engineering prowess against stunning coastal backdrops. Beauty knows no bounds as contestants line up for Miss County of Cornwall beauty contest; their confidence radiates through their swimsuits. Annie Matthews breaks barriers as a woman police officer patrolling Hyde Park in London - proving that strength comes in many forms. The beaches at Cannes become playgrounds for relaxation and luxury under the warm Mediterranean sun. And who can resist Ipanema's charm? A young Brazilian woman stands proudly on Arpoador rocks overlooking this iconic beachscape. Through history and across cultures, the swimsuit remains timeless - embracing individuality while celebrating fun in the sun.