Suntan Collection

Clovelly Swim & Sun
An aerial image shows sunbathers at Clovelly Beach located in the New South Wales city of Sydney, Sunday, 17 February 2019. (aP Image/Sam Mooy)

Manly from Above
An aerial image shows swimmers at Manly Beach located in the New South Wales city of Sydney, Sunday, 17 February 2019. (aP Image/Sam Mooy)

Walter Hagen, American professional golfer
Walter Charles Hagen (1892-1969), American professional golfer, seen here at Royal Lytham St Annes golf course on 24 June 1926. Date: 1926

Audi Quattro Germany

MEXICO 0374
CENTRAL AMERICA/ MEXICO/ YUCATAN PENINSULA/ QUINTANA ROO/ ISLA MUJERES. Isla Mujeres exotic tropical beach with blue-sky and white clouds

Maroubra Swimmers
An aerial image shows swimmers and surfers at Maroubra Beach located in the New South Wales city of Sydney, Sunday, 17 February 2019. (aP Image/Sam Mooy)

Coogee Bathers
An aerial image shows sunbathers at Coogee Beach located in the New South Wales city of Sydney, Sunday, 17 February 2019. (aP Image/Sam Mooy)

Sunny Yacht Days
An aerial image shows swimmers at Little Congwong beach, in the New South Wales city of Sydney, Sunday, 17 February 2019. (aP Image/Sam Mooy)

Cronulla Pool Swims
An aerial view of Cronulla Beach Rock Pool in Sydney, Wednesday, December 26, 2018. (aP Image/Mick Tsikas)

Maroubra Rocks
An aerial view of Mahon Rock Pool near Maroubra in Sydney, Wednesday, December 26, 2018. (aP Image/Mick Tsikas)

Tourism in Soviet Health Resorts, 1920s (lithograph)
FIA5402830 Tourism in Soviet Health Resorts, 1920s (lithograph) by Russian School (20th century) ; Russian State Library, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: Illustration by Orlov, S)

Exotic beach with two chairs tropical landscape banner. Idyllic beach

Bondi Beach
An aerial image shows surfers and swimmers along Bondi Beach located in the New South Wales city of Sydney, Sunday, 17 February 2019. (aP Image/Sam Mooy)

Wish You Were Here postcard
Seaside postcard featuring a woman in a yellow swimsuit sunbathing in a rather uncomfortable rocky spot on an unidentified beach

Une dame sur le balcon (A Lady on the Balcony) - Peinture de Sergei Arsenyevich Vinogradov (1869-1938)
FIA5352193 Une dame sur le balcon (A Lady on the Balcony) - Peinture de Sergei Arsenyevich Vinogradov (1869-1938), huile sur toile, 1916, art russe 20e siecle

Nu bleu couche au chapeau de paille. Oeuvre de Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880-1938), huile sur carton, 1909
FIA5381284 Nu bleu couche au chapeau de paille. Oeuvre de Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880-1938), huile sur carton, 1909. Art allemand, 20e siecle, expressionnisme. Collection privee

Afternoon Sun, Valencia Beach, 1910 (oil on canvas)
987351 Afternoon Sun, Valencia Beach, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); 69.9x95.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Afternoon Sun, Valencia Beach; Sol de la Tarde)

Advert for Elizabeth Arden sun cream 1934
Advertisement for sunbathing products by Elizabeth Arden including her Ardena Sunpruf Cream for protection and Velva Beauty Film to make you appear tanned and chic

Ponds Cold Cream as sun protection
Advertisement for Ponds Cold Cream, suggesting that, if applied before exposure (to the sun), prevents the skin from becoming dry and burnt. I m not entirely convinced by this claim. Date: 1930

Sunbathers at Eden Roc
Sunbathers at the famous Eden Roc, Antibes on the French Riviera, an exclusive resort catering to sun worshippers who lay out on the famous orange mattresses. Date: 1930

London health club 1926
A group of Hippodrome women from Mercenary Mary enjoying a sun bath, opened in Albemarle Street, London Date: 1926

The Sun makes us brown (chromolitho)
981072 The Sun makes us brown (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sun makes us brown)

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Womans Sunday Mirror suntan competition at Margate, Kent. August 1955

People watching the Womans Sunday Mirror suntan competition at Margate, Kent. August 1955

Thousands of sunbathers flocked to The Serpentine in Londons Hyde Park today, where temperatures soared to a record 86 degrees. Picture taken 11th July 1971

Bathing Beauty

Puerto Rico Travel Postcard

Woman Sitting on the Beach

Resort Swimming Pool

Woman in a Bikini Sitting on a Blanket

Lady in a Bikini on the Beach

Woman Relaxing Under an Umbrella on the Beach

Palm Trees and a Swimming Pool

MEXICO 0380
CENTRAL AMERICA/ MEXICO/ YUCATAN PENINSULA/ QUINTANA ROO/ ISLA MUJERES. Isla Mujeres exotic tropical beach with blue-sky and white clouds and three people ready to swim at the crystal clear seawater

MEXICO 0379
CENTRAL AMERICA/ MEXICO/ YUCATAN PENINSULA/ QUINTANA ROO/ ISLA MUJERES. Isla Mujeres exotic tropical beach with blue-sky and white clouds

BELIZE 1813
CENTRAL AMERICA/ BELIZE/ CAYE CAULKER ISLAND. Exotic crystal clear green and blue sea and blue sky with a sailing boat noticeable at the horizon

BELIZE 1796
CENTRAL AMERICA/ BELIZE/ CAYE CAULKER ISLAND. Two women are swimming at an exotic crystal clear green blue sea on a bright sunny day with blue sky and white clouds

BELIZE 1792
CENTRAL AMERICA/ BELIZE/ CAYE CAULKER ISLAND. Two women are swimming at an exotic crystal clear green blue sea on a bright sunny day with blue sky and white clouds

Manly Swimmers
An aerial image shows swimmers and surfers at Manly Beach located in the New South Wales city of Sydney, Sunday, 17 February 2019. (aP Image/Sam Mooy)

Clovelly Bathers
An aerial image shows sunbathers at Clovelly Beach located in the New South Wales city of Sydney, Sunday, 17 February 2019. (aP Image/Sam Mooy)

Manly Beach Swimmers
An aerial image shows swimmers and surfers at Manly Beach located in the New South Wales city of Sydney, Sunday, 17 February 2019. (aP Image/Sam Mooy)

The Cult of Nudity - sunbathing fashions, 1930s
Page from The Sphere reporting on the growing vogue for sunbathing fashions, particularly backless swimsuits - a style that began at the fashionable French resorts of the Riviera

A Beach With Sunbathers And A Boat; Hawaii, United States Of America

A woman in a yellow bikini sits with her paddle and board basking in the sunlight on the ocean; Tarifa cadiz andalusia spain

Boy scouts in camp, Czechoslovakia
Boy scouts in camp, relaxing and sunbathing, Czechoslovakia

Air Travel - Thomas Cook
Brochure for Thomas Cook air travel holidays. Date: 1937

John Smedley knitted swimsuits
Advertisement for John Smedley knitted swimwear. Good quality but no doubt rather itchy after a dip. 1938

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"Suntan: Embracing the Sun's Warmth and Radiance" Manly from Above: A breathtaking view of the golden shores, where sun-kissed bodies bask in the glory of a perfect suntan. Clovelly Swim & Sun: Dive into crystal-clear waters at Clovelly Beach, where bronzed beachgoers soak up the sun's rays for that enviable summer glow. MEXICO 0374: Capture memories of vibrant Mexican beaches, where locals and tourists alike indulge in endless sunshine to achieve their desired suntans. Audi Quattro Germany: Cruise along scenic German roads with your windows down, feeling the gentle caress of sunlight on your skin as you work on that flawless tan. Walter Hagen, American professional golfer: Even golfing legends like Walter Hagen understood the importance of a healthy dose of sunshine while perfecting their swings under clear skies. Bondi Icebergs: Witness a stunning contrast between icy blue waters and tanned bodies at Sydney's iconic Bondi Icebergs pool – an oasis for those seeking both refreshment and a gorgeous tan. Maroubra Swimmers: Join enthusiastic swimmers at Maroubra Beach as they revel in sunny days spent swimming laps or lounging by the shore to achieve their ideal sun-kissed look. Coogee Bathers: The picturesque Coogee coastline attracts beach lovers who relish long walks along its sandy shores while soaking up vitamin D for that coveted sunkissed complexion. Sunny Yacht Days: Sail away on luxurious yachts amidst sparkling seas, indulging in leisurely afternoons dedicated to achieving a deep bronze hue against an idyllic backdrop. Cronulla Pool Swims: Seek solace within Cronulla's inviting rock pools; here, sun worshippers find tranquility while working on their tans, surrounded by the soothing sounds of crashing waves.